Senior Buyer

Rise Resourcing; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise in consumer goods is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive profitability across a core procurement portfolio. This role entails full P&L accountability and offers a hybrid work model with 2 days WFH. Key responsibilities include defining pricing strategies, securing trading terms, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in multi-category procurement, direct P&L responsibility, and advanced Excel skills. This position provides a clear career path and competitive salary with bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous Bonus

Hybrid work model

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-category procurement in a high-turnover environment.
• Direct P&L responsibility is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute pricing and promotional strategy for the portfolio.
• Secure market trading terms and new supplier accounts.
• Lead a team, managing cash flow and logistics.

Skills

Proven experience managing multi-category procurement

Direct P&L responsibility

Advanced Excel proficiency

Experience in the Grey Market

Understanding of consumer product supply chain

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Buyer

We are supporting a rapidly growing, leading enterprise in the high-volume consumer goods sector. They require a commercial leader to overhaul and drive profitability across a core procurement portfolio. This role offers full P&L accountability and a direct path to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the complete range, pricing, and promotional strategy for a diverse portfolio.
• Secure best-in-market trading terms (JBPs) and pricing by leveraging a strong network and opening major new supplier accounts.
• Lead a small team and aggressively manage cash flow, payment terms, and logistics to optimize profitability.
• Deliver substantial YOY category growth.

What they are looking for

• Proven experience managing multi-category procurement in a high-turnover environment (e.g., retail / wholesale).
• Direct P&L responsibility is essential.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivots, SUMIF).
• Experience in the Grey Market is essential.
• Deep understanding of the consumer product supply chain.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Generous Bonus.
• Hybrid work model (2 days WFH).
• Clear career path in a thriving business.
• Staff discount.

If you are a proven Category leader looking for ultimate ownership and impact, apply today for a confidential discussion.