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Commercial Buyer

Job details
Posting date: 09 December 2025
Salary: £40,000 per year
Additional salary information: bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 December 2025
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, sn67ta
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1W8d000001YuSBEA0_1765298778

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Summary

Commercial Retail Buyer

Swindon | £38,000-£40,000 per annum + bonus | Hybrid: 2 days home / 3 days office | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Retail Senior Buyer to join a forward-thinking and expanding commercial team near Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive, ambitious, and growing business.

Key Duties

  • Lead procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.

  • Drive strategic sourcing activity and manage supplier relationships.

  • Lead, coach, and mentor junior procurement team members.

  • Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, pricing structures, and rebate agreements.

  • Work closely with Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, and other internal stakeholders.

  • Support procurement activity across construction and retail fit-out projects.

  • Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and pricing compliance.

  • Develop procurement schedules using project specifications and drawings.

  • Ensure compliance with internal processes and health and safety requirements.

Requirements

  • Strong experience within a buying or procurement role.

  • Excellent Excel skills and strong general IT competency.

  • Proven negotiation skills and ability to build long-term supplier relationships.

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

  • CIPS, CIOB, or RICS qualification (or working towards) desirable.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • Minimum GCSE-level education.

What We Offer

  • Salary between £38,000-£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

  • Performance-related bonus scheme.

  • Hybrid working model - two days from home, three office-based.

  • Long-term career development within a respected and growing business.

  • Supportive team culture.

  • Free on-site parking.

Interested?

Apply now 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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