Retail Senior Buyer

Posting date:	21 August 2025
Salary:	£33,000 to £40,000 per year
Additional salary information:	bonus
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	28 August 2025
Location:	Swindon, Wiltshire, sn67ta
Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	a1W8d000001YuSBEA0_1755764241

Summary

Retail Senior Buyer

Swindon | £33,000 - £40,000 plus Bonus | Hybrid Working | Full-Time | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Retail Senior Buyer to join a forward-thinking and dynamic procurement team near Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career.

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.

Location:
Hybrid working - office based near Swindon (must have access to own transport).

What's on Offer:

• Salary between £33,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working model.
• Career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

The Role:

As the Senior Buyer, you will lead procurement activities across a range of goods and services, support strategic sourcing, and build strong supplier relationships to drive value, efficiency, and service across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement

• Manage procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.
• Drive strategic sourcing plans and procurement objectives.

Team Leadership

• Lead and support the procurement team.
• Coach and mentor team members to improve performance and consistency.

Supplier Management

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for materials, equipment, and subcontract services.
• Manage rebate agreements and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Project Support

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Quantity Surveyors, Estimators).
• Support procurement for key construction or retail fit-out projects.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods.

Process & Compliance

• Monitor and report on supplier pricing, delivery targets, and compliance.
• Create schedules based on specifications and drawings.
• Ensure health & safety and process adherence across procurement activities.

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience in a similar buying or procurement role.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and general IT systems.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• CIPS, CIOB, or RICS qualification (or working towards - desirable).
• Minimum GCSE-level education.
• Full UK driving licence - site not accessible via public transport.

Apply Now!

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing and ambitious business. If you have a background in buying or procurement and are ready to step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV or contact the Acorn by Synergie team for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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