Commercial Buyer

Acorn by Synergie; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Retail Buyer in Swindon. This hybrid role offers a salary of £38,000-£40,000 plus bonuses. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading procurement, managing supplier contracts, and mentoring junior team members within a growing team. Strong procurement experience and excellent negotiation skills are essential. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSE-level education and a CIPS, CIOB, or RICS qualification is desirable. Apply now with your CV.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Hybrid working model

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience within a buying or procurement role.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong general IT competency.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.
• Drive strategic sourcing activity and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing structures, and rebate agreements.

Skills

Strong experience within a buying or procurement role

Excellent Excel skills

Proven negotiation skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Education

Minimum GCSE-level education

CIPS, CIOB, or RICS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Retail Buyer

Swindon | £38,000-£40,000 per annum + bonus | Hybrid: 2 days home / 3 days office | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Retail Senior Buyer to join a forward-thinking and expanding commercial team near Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive, ambitious, and growing business.

Key Duties

• Lead procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.
• Drive strategic sourcing activity and manage supplier relationships.
• Lead, coach, and mentor junior procurement team members.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing structures, and rebate agreements.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, and other internal stakeholders.
• Support procurement activity across construction and retail fit‑out projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and pricing compliance.
• Develop procurement schedules using project specifications and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Strong experience within a buying or procurement role.
• Excellent Excel skills and strong general IT competency.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to build long‑term supplier relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• CIPS, CIOB, or RICS qualification (or working towards) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum GCSE‑level education.

What We Offer

• Salary between £38,000-£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model – two days from home, three office‑based.
• Long‑term career development within a respected and growing business.
• Supportive team culture.
• Free on‑site parking.

Interested?

Apply now with your updated CV or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment