Commercial Buying Specialist

Screwfix Direct Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking a Commercial Buying Specialist to work in a hybrid capacity. As the Buying Specialist, you will analyze category data to identify commercial opportunities and provide critical insights for negotiations, while also advising on successful strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for utilizing data effectively. This role offers various benefits, including a discretionary bonus and extensive holiday allowance.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%

33 days holiday (bank holidays included)

Flexible working hours

Buy More Holiday option

EV Care Scheme

Up to 14% employer pension contributions

Life cover up to 4x salary

Health cash plan

Discounted gym memberships

20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Qualifications

• Passion for turning data into insight.
• Experience in analysing information.
• Ability to influence decisions and support partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Analyse category data to identify commercial opportunities.
• Provide insight that informs key negotiations and vendor decisions.
• Advise on approaches, tactics, and strategies.
• Support high-impact partnerships across the business.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Influencing decisions

Supporting partnerships

Job description

Join the Team Driving Commercial Success at Screwfix

Role

Commercial Buying Specialist – Hybrid working (up to 2 days home)

Why Commercial?

As a Buying Specialist, you’ll work closely with Trading and Category teams, providing the insight that informs key negotiations and vendor decisions. While you won’t directly negotiate or manage supplier relationships, your expertise will be critical in identifying commercial opportunities and advising on the most effective approaches, tactics and strategies to deliver the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse category data to identify commercial opportunities.
• Provide insight that informs key negotiations and vendor decisions.
• Advisory on approaches, tactics and strategies to deliver the best outcomes.
• Support high‑impact partnerships across the business.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with a passion for turning data into insight.
• Experience analysing information and influencing decisions.
• Strong communication and commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to support high‑impact partnerships.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20%
• 33 days holiday (bank holidays included; 5 days flexibly)
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday – eligible colleagues can boost holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• EV Care Scheme – eligible colleagues can lease a brand‑new or pre‑owned electric vehicle
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Application Process

Applying online is simple. Fill in basic details and upload your CV. If you’re applying for a S.A., you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.

Prior to interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page. Your interview will consist of competency‑based questions and a chat about your experience and knowledge of Screwfix. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre‑employment checks, you’ll receive your contract.