Buying Specialist

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Screwfix as a Buying Specialist, where you'll drive commercial success through strategic insights and collaboration. In this role, you'll support vendor management and negotiating processes, helping to shape buying strategies while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Your analytical mindset and experience in commercial roles will be key to your success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Hybrid working

Award-winning pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

20% discount

Discounted healthcare and life cover

Enhanced family leave

Loyalty recognition & company share save scheme

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in buying or commercial role desired.
• Strong analytical mindset for data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on vendor agreements to drive success.
• Utilize market data for strategic insights in negotiations.
• Share best practices and lead workshops across teams.

Skills

Negotiation strategies

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join the Team Driving Commercial Success at Screwfix!

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for negotiation and commercial growth? Do you excel in analyzing data, fostering partnerships, and supporting key business decisions? If so, we have a great opportunity for you!

Role: Buying Specialist – Development/Trade Category

Location: Yeovil, Screwfix Head OfficeTeam: Reporting to the Buying Manager with indirect responsibility for a Senior Commercial AnalystSalary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits

Why Screwfix?At Screwfix, we’re more than just a retailer; we’re a community driven by our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in helping us secure the best deals and drive value across our product categories. This role is highly visible, giving you the opportunity to shape our buying processes and contribute to our ongoing success.

Why a Job in Commercial?A career in commercial at Screwfix means you’ll be at the heart of our business, influencing decisions that directly impact our success. As a Buying Specialist, you’ll work closely with Trading and Category teams, providing crucial insights that guide negotiations and vendor management. While you won’t be directly negotiating or managing vendor relationships, your expertise will support those who do. You’ll help identify and agree on commercial opportunities, advising on the best approaches, tactics, and strategies to achieve the best outcomes. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about commercial strategy and eager to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Support & Advise: You won’t be directly negotiating or managing vendor relationships, but you’ll play a crucial role in supporting those who do. By collating and sharing insights, you’ll help identify and agree on commercial opportunities. Your expertise in negotiation will guide others on the best approaches, tactics, and strategies to achieve the best outcomes.
• Drive Success: Collaborate with Trading teams to support exceptional vendor agreements, managing a spend of over £750m in branded cost of sales.
• Enhanced Vendor Trading Terms to reflect value from continued growth with our suppliers
• Cost price reductions to support margin improvement and Screwfix competitive pricing objectives
• Sourcing decisions that strategically deliver competitive cost price advantages
• Strategic Insights: Utilize market data on commodities, currencies, and trends to provide critical information that aids in negotiations and cost validations.
• Influence & Innovate: Play a crucial role in shaping our buying processes, bringing a curious mindset to explore and challenge existing practices. Your ability to delve into our processes will help uncover new opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
• Leadership: Share best practices across teams, leading workshops and creating templates that enhance our approach to buying and vendor management.
• Collaborative Excellence: Build strong relationships across the business, working closely with Category Managers, Finance Partners, and Commercial Operations to achieve shared goals.
• Innovation & Impact: The team you’ll join has already identified and enabled over £30 million of cost benefits across our trading teams.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Ideally, you bring experience in buying or a commercial role, with a strong understanding of negotiation strategies and planning.
• Analytical Mindset: You excel at critical thinking, analyzing data, and turning insights into action. Your curiosity drives you to explore the deeper workings of our buying processes.
• Team Collaboration: You work well with others, able to influence, challenge, and support across all levels.
• Tech Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create impactful presentations and reports.
• Organized: You have strong planning and prioritization skills, with a commitment to excellence in everything you do.

Why Work at Screwfix?At Screwfix, we believe in rewarding our team members for their contributions. When you join us, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 33 days' holiday – Ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• Hybrid working – A flexible approach with three days in the office and two days working from home.
• Award-winning pension scheme – Benefit from up to 14% Kingfisher contribution.
• Discretionary bonus scheme – Earn up to 20% based on your performance.
• 20% discount – Enjoy savings on products at Screwfix and B&Q.
• Discounted healthcare and life cover – Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced family leave – Support during important life moments.
• Loyalty recognition & company share save scheme – Celebrate your milestones and invest in our future.
• In-house training and development – Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.

Ready to Join Us?If you’re excited about driving commercial success, making a real difference, and exploring new ways to enhance our buying processes, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become a valued part of the Screwfix community.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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