Commercial Buyer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading procurement firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Buyer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing finished products, managing supplier relationships, and participating in product development activities. Ideal applicants will have experience in procurement or buying roles, possess strong negotiation skills, and exhibit commercial acumen. The position offers a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Procurement or Buyer role.
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers.
• Commercial acumen focused on pricing and margin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supply market intelligence activities.
• Identify, select, and negotiate with new vendors.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Job description

A market‑leading business require a Commercial Buyer to join their Procurement team. Akin to FMCG or retail buying, the Commercial Buyer will be responsible for sourcing finished products from overseas vendors; developing supply chain capability, product portfolios and seasonal ranges.

The Commercial Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The focus of the role is; competitive sourcing, effective development/engagement of supply chain partners and supporting NPD activities.

Specific duties of the Commercial Buyer include:

• Supply market intelligence activities
• Identification, selection and negotiation with potential new vendors
• Supplier Relationship Management activities – performance monitoring, driving innovation, development etc
• Support Technical/Engineering with development and launch of new products, ensuring supply chain management
• Operational purchasing – PO placement management, expediting an day‑to‑day supply chain management

Commercial Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a Procurement, or Buyer role
• Ability to; negotiate and build relationships with suppliers
• Commercial acumen – mindful of factors such as pricing and margin
• Previous experience in; manufacturing, retail, FMCG, wholesale or distribution advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable with hybrid working – 3 days in office and 2 remote