Senior Buyer
Posted 4 days ago by Three Bridges Recruitment on Linkedin
£60,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Buyer role at a reputable FMCG company in Edinburgh is a leadership position focused on driving supplier negotiations and optimizing the supply chain. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a high-performing team while aligning product strategy with business objectives. This position offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes collaboration and flexibility. The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an environment of accountability, growth, and positivity.
- Work closely with Merchandising to optimize 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.
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Team leader/coaching abilities.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Skilled in management of a broad cross-section of products with complexities in each.
Salary (Rate): £60,000.00
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other