Senior Retail Buyer — Global Sourcing & Retail Projects

Zoo Grips; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer (Retail) for a 6-month maternity cover contract. This role focuses on procurement category management, specifically enhancing the retail environment to align with new corporate identity initiatives. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of buying experience, excellent communication skills, and ideally a background in retail procurement. A flexible and agile professional is preferred to adapt to changing business needs.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience buying goods.
• Experience working globally with effective communication.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills are critical.
• Ability to understand relationship management principles internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement category management in retail environment.
• Lead global and local sourcing activities including project delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract management.

Skills

Buyer with 3 years+ experience

Clear communication skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Understanding category management principles

Flexibility and agility

Education

Degree and/or CIPS preferable

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer (Retail) for a 6-month maternity cover contract. This role focuses on procurement category management, specifically enhancing the retail environment to align with new corporate identity initiatives. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of buying experience, excellent communication skills, and ideally a background in retail procurement. A flexible and agile professional is preferred to adapt to changing business needs.