Buying Specialist

1 month ago

Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Screwfix Full time

Overview

Screwfix is a leading retailer in the UK, and we're looking for a talented Buying Specialist to join our team. As a Buying Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in developing strong business partnerships with our Trading teams, identifying commercial intelligence, and negotiating the best net cost prices from our supplier base.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

  • Support and oversee timely completion of annual vendor buying agreements by the Trading teams (c£750m+ branded cost of sales)
  • Utilise suite of management information to identify opportunities and improve outcomes in Vendor Negotiations and Vendor Management.
  • Share and maintain best practice on Buying approach and Ways of Working (aligned to legal team and KF guidelines).
  • Develop and co-ordinate individual and set play negotiation opportunities.
  • Create and own templates, and workshop best practice into Trading teams.
  • Ensure latest commodity, currency and markets data is being pro-actively used to secure best buying price.
  • Validate all major branded CPI requests.
  • Coordinate programme of cost recovery where price investment is made.

Key Business Relationships

  • Collaborate closely with Trading teams to support vendor strategy and drive commercial improvement.
  • Work in partnership with Category teams within Commercial to deliver business and cross-category objectives.
  • Work with Finance business partners.
  • Work in partnership across Commercial Operations teams to access relevant data and insight to support negotiations; and develop best practice ways of working.
  • Work with Category and Trading Managers to support the delivery of BAU and ad-hoc projects on time.

Qualifications

  • Ideal previous experience in Buying and/or commercial role, with strong understanding of multiple negotiation levers and negotiation planning.
  • Strong partnership skills, able to influence, challenge and support across functions and levels.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to interpret and analyse data to deliver meaningful value-add insight to key stakeholders.
  • Strong team player who uses initiative and diplomacy when liaising with internal and external customers.
  • Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
  • Experienced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint user.

What's in it for me?

You do your best when you feel your best, so we've chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.

Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.

Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there'll always be a free spot for you and your car.

Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We've put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.

Other benefits:

  • Award-Winning Pension Scheme
  • 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers
  • Company Bonus up to 20%
  • Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
  • MyGym discounts
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme
  • Enhanced Family leave
  • Retail Trust counselling services
  • Life cover

Sustainability at Screwfix

We're committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That's why we're doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We're on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We've worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We're a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you'll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You'll always know where you are with us. We're open. We're fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

We believe in equity for all.

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