Strategic Buyer - Data-Driven Category Growth

Screwfix Direct Ltd.; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 20%

33 days holiday

Hybrid working

Flexible start and end times

Buy More Holiday

EV Car Scheme

Pension contributions up to 14%

Life cover up to 4x salary

Health cash plan and gym discounts

Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q

Job summary

Screwfix is seeking a commercially minded Buyer to shape category performance within our Trading team. This 12-month FTC/Secondment offers exposure to board-level decisions, data-driven buying, and omnichannel transformation.

You'll lead high-value categories, negotiate strategic supplier deals, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver growth. Hybrid working, discretionary bonus, and extensive wellbeing programs support you in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail trading, buying, or category management.
• Strong grasp of commercial strategy and delivery.
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to turn data and insight into action.
• Comfort in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape category performance and influence board-level decisions.
• Lead a high-value category and drive growth.
• Collaborate across teams and manage change.
• Negotiate deals that deliver real results.
• Communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic buying

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Screwfix is seeking a commercially minded Buyer to shape category performance within our Trading team. This 12-month FTC/Secondment offers exposure to board-level decisions, data-driven buying, and omnichannel transformation.

You'll lead high-value categories, negotiate strategic supplier deals, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver growth. Hybrid working, discretionary bonus, and extensive wellbeing programs support you in this pivotal role.