Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable FMCG company in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Buyer for a 12-month contract. This leadership role requires strong commercial acumen and team management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a broad cross-section of complex products.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team.
• Drive supplier negotiations and align product strategy with business objectives.
• Leverage trend analysis to build customer-focused ranges.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Team Leadership

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.