Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FMCG sector is seeking a Senior Buyer for a fixed-term contract in Edinburgh. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between office and home work. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and team leadership skills, driving supplier negotiations and optimizing the supply chain. As part of a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to inspire and guide your colleagues while aligning product strategies with business objectives. If you're ready to take on this leadership role and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse range of products with complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team.
• Drive supplier negotiations and lead buying decisions.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Team Leadership

Supplier Negotiation

Trend Analysis

Job description

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Three Bridges Recruitment are proud to be working with a highly reputable FMCG company based in Edinburgh, who are looking for a commercially minded Senior Buyer, for a fixed term 12 month contract. This leadership position demands a deep market insight, and the ability to inspire and guide your team in line with company strategy.

This organisation has great selling points, including:

Why work here?

• Hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home
• Collaborative team and supportive of each other

The Job

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an environment of accountability, growth, and positivity
• Work closely with Merchandising to optimise the supply chain, ensuring high stock availability and operational efficiency
• Drive supplier negotiations, setting clear expectations around pricing, allocation, and service levels
• Lead the buying decisions for your category, aligning product strategy with business objectives and customer insights
• Leverage trend analysis and performance metrics to build ranges that meet customer needs and exceed expectations

You

The role of Senior Buyer will require an individual with:

• Strong commercial acumen
• Team leader/coaching abilities
• Skilled in management of a broad cross-section of products with complexities in each

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.

Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.