Senior Buyer

The Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a permanent position in Castle Donington. The role offers a salary of up to £32,000 per annum and requires proven experience in category management or related fields. Key responsibilities include managing product ranges, pricing strategies, and collaborating with multiple teams. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills and experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a Category Executive, Assistant Buyer, or Commercial Analyst role.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to make data-led decisions.
• Experience in category reviews, pricing, and range management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of key product ranges.
• Lead regular reviews of range performance.
• Analyze and optimize customer pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, and Marketing teams.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Business Central

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to work for our Client in Castle Donington. This is a permanent role paying up to £32,000 per annum for the right candidate. This role would be perfect stepping up from an Assistant Buyer, Commercial Analyst or Category Executive. If you are interested in the Senior Buyer position, then please read below.

Salary & Hours

• Salary: Up to £32,000 for the right person
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, full time, based in the office

Senior Buyer Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Category Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of key product ranges from development to in-market success, ensuring commercial and strategic goals are met.
• Category Reviews & Performance Analysis: Lead regular reviews to evaluate range performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to drive sales, margin, and growth.
• Pricing & Margin Management: Take responsibility for product and customer-level pricing strategies, ensuring we balance competitiveness with profitability.
• Customer Pricing Strategy: Analyse and optimise customer pricing to strengthen relationships and maximise return.
• Range Development & Optimisation: Oversee range introductions, updates, and rationalisations to ensure the portfolio remains commercially balanced and relevant to market needs.
• Competitor Benchmarking: Monitor competitor activity, pricing, and positioning to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Use advanced Excel and other tools to track category KPIs, product performance, and profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product Development, Marketing, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth launches and alignment with business objectives.
• Supplier Management: Work closely with factories and suppliers to negotiate costs, agree timelines, and deliver commercially viable products.
• ERP & Systems Management: Maintain accurate product and pricing data in Business Central and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Compliance Awareness: Stay informed on relevant legislation, certifications, and regulations (training provided where necessary).

About You

• Proven experience in a Category Executive, Assistant Buyer, or Commercial Analyst role (minimum 3+ years).
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence making data-led decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills and an analytical mindset.
• Demonstrated experience in category reviews, pricing, and range management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Comfortable working at pace and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central preferred.
• Knowledge of furniture, interiors, or consumer goods categories desirable.

For more information and to apply, get in touch with Jane at The Recruitment Group at (phone number removed).

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