Senior Buying Manager: Lead Strategy & Team

HR Duo; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

15% Staff discount (Increase to 20%)

Training and development

Holiday entitlement: 29 days

Job summary

Longacres Garden Centre in Bagshot is seeking a Senior Buying Manager to lead the purchasing team of seven buyers and establish clear processes. You will drive KPI alignment, supervise performance, and stay hands-on when required, coordinating with directors to ensure effective communication across the department.

The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, supplier relationships, and cost-saving opportunities while supporting staff development in a growing family-run business with a strong

Qualifications

• Experience leading and monitoring a team.
• Retail buying/procurement experience (preferably 5 years’ experience).
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving abilities.
• End-to-end procurement lifecycle management (Strategy, sourcing, tendering, mobilisation, supplier/contract management).
• Experience in procurement strategy development.
• Experience in mitigating project risks and issues.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills are essential in this role.
• Comfortable working with senior management and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement KPI’s and department specific goals.
• Manage and lead an existing team of buyers/category managers (perform annual reviews, lead and aid in the development of the buying team).
• Drive high standards and accountability within the team.
• Act as the main liaison between buyers and company directors.
• Step in and cover for buyers when necessary.
• Implement a clear structure within the purchasing team.
• Build relationships with suppliers and brand representatives.
• Monitor the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Analyse trading performance and market trends.
• Outline and execute annual strategy planning.
• Analyse spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation and improved commercial outcomes.
• Lead buying/procurement activities and strategies.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail buying

Analytical skills

End-to-end procurement

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Excel

Pressure resilience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Longacres Garden Centre in Bagshot is seeking a Senior Buying Manager to lead the purchasing team of seven buyers and establish clear processes. You will drive KPI alignment, supervise performance, and stay hands-on when required, coordinating with directors to ensure effective communication across the department.

The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, supplier relationships, and cost-saving opportunities while supporting staff development in a growing family-run business with a strong