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Retail Senior Buyer

Job details
Posting date: 05 September 2025
Salary: £33,000 to £40,000 per year
Additional salary information: bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 September 2025
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, sn67ta
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1W8d000001YuSBEA0_1757083171

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Summary

Retail Senior Buyer

Swindon | £33,000 - £40,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working | Monday - Friday | Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Retail Senior Buyer to join a forward-thinking and growing business near Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in a dynamic team.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Pay:

£33,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance-related bonus

Contract Type:

Permanent - full-time role with hybrid working (office near Swindon - own transport required)

Introduction:

Acorn by Synergie is proud to support our client in the search for a Retail Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities across a range of goods and services. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive and ambitious procurement environment.

Key Duties:
  • Lead procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.
  • Drive strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor junior members of the procurement team.
  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing, and rebate agreements.
  • Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Support procurement for key construction and retail fit-out projects.
  • Monitor supplier performance, delivery targets, and pricing compliance.
  • Develop procurement schedules based on project specifications and drawings.
  • Ensure adherence to all internal processes and health & safety requirements.
Requirements:
  • Strong experience in a buying or procurement role.
  • Excellent Excel skills and general IT competency.
  • Proven ability to build supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • CIPS, CIOB or RICS qualification (or working towards - desirable).
  • Full UK driving licence (site not accessible via public transport).
  • Minimum GCSE-level education.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary between £33,000 - £40,000 (DOE).
  • Performance-based bonus scheme.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Supportive team with career development opportunities.
  • A growing and respected company environment.
  • Free on-site parking.
Interested?

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

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

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