Senior Retail Buyer Swindon £40,000 + Bonus Hybrid Working two days from home three office based swindon 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive and ambitious procurement environment. Details: Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance-related bonus Contract Type: Permanent - full-time role with hybrid working (office near Swindon - own transport required) 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 £38,000 - £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. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Retail Buyer Swindon £40,000 + Bonus Hybrid Working two days from home three office based swindon 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive and ambitious procurement environment. Details: Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance-related bonus Contract Type: Permanent - full-time role with hybrid working (office near Swindon - own transport required) 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 £38,000 - £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. JBRP1_UKTJ
MERCHANDISER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SECURITY LADIES FASHION UP TO £60,000 DOE For this opportunity, you'll find yourself emerged creative side of merchandising as you'll work closely to your design and buying teams on the new, commercial and profitable ranges that are being bought for the business. This business is one of the best performing retailers in the last 5 years. This brand really care about the product they offer to their consumer. As the Merchandiser you will be actively involved in the set up of new reporting tools and the roll out of WSSI's. You will trade and de-risk your category area by having a commercial approach to knowing your best sellers and how to capitalise on newness whilst ensuring that your Junior and Assistants are accountable for their own trading areas. AS THE MERCHANDISER, YOU WILL BE: Forecasting stock within inventory plans with the support of junior members of your team Balancing pricing, risk profile and category, supplier profiles, colour, and mixes throughout all product ranges each season Build and implement WSSI & OTB management to ensure sales and stock targets are achieved. You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales. Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management. Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement Manage the range in conjunction with the Head of Merchandising, along with the Buying & Design team ensuring that the best product is being brought into the business You will conduct market specific promotions and activity to grow the business, this is a great opportunity to have autonomy within a merchandising function Analysing and collating data to provide support to the team in decision making. Constantly monitor and review online performance in order to potentialise profit Ensure that your team are b new range implementation and ranging amendments. Ensuring correct stock quantities are ordered and replenishment levels loaded. Responsible for monthly Re-forecast whilst feeding back key actions to the Senior and Head of Merchandising. You will protect your department by reviewing your cover each week and will make commercial decisions about getting new product or repeats into the business You will be a motivating line manager who is approachable to all junior colleagues If you're looking for a new opportunity where there is real opportunity for growth then this is the role for you. BBBH34398
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
MERCHANDISER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SECURITY LADIES FASHION UP TO £60,000 DOE For this opportunity, you'll find yourself emerged creative side of merchandising as you'll work closely to your design and buying teams on the new, commercial and profitable ranges that are being bought for the business. This business is one of the best performing retailers in the last 5 years. This brand really care about the product they offer to their consumer. As the Merchandiser you will be actively involved in the set up of new reporting tools and the roll out of WSSI's. You will trade and de-risk your category area by having a commercial approach to knowing your best sellers and how to capitalise on newness whilst ensuring that your Junior and Assistants are accountable for their own trading areas. AS THE MERCHANDISER, YOU WILL BE: Forecasting stock within inventory plans with the support of junior members of your team Balancing pricing, risk profile and category, supplier profiles, colour, and mixes throughout all product ranges each season Build and implement WSSI & OTB management to ensure sales and stock targets are achieved. You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales. Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management. Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement Manage the range in conjunction with the Head of Merchandising, along with the Buying & Design team ensuring that the best product is being brought into the business You will conduct market specific promotions and activity to grow the business, this is a great opportunity to have autonomy within a merchandising function Analysing and collating data to provide support to the team in decision making. Constantly monitor and review online performance in order to potentialise profit Ensure that your team are b new range implementation and ranging amendments. Ensuring correct stock quantities are ordered and replenishment levels loaded. Responsible for monthly Re-forecast whilst feeding back key actions to the Senior and Head of Merchandising. You will protect your department by reviewing your cover each week and will make commercial decisions about getting new product or repeats into the business You will be a motivating line manager who is approachable to all junior colleagues If you're looking for a new opportunity where there is real opportunity for growth then this is the role for you. BBBH34398
About The Role We're looking for Buying Managers across a number of our categories. The Buying Manager will work in planning, sourcing, selecting and negotiating a commercial and competitively priced product range across all channels, whilst maximising sales and margin for the department. Our commercial teams decide what we sell and at what price. We source great products for our customers and negotiate deals with suppliers. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. You'll help to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin across a specific category. You will build on the capability of our Buying team by engaging with different teams across the business to translate customer buying insights into competitive customer propositions, ensuring quality and value. Some of your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition Delivery of margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans Delivering our supplier promises (12 point charter) through continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies Actively support and promote the high performance culture of the Buying team, including the support of personal and professional growth to encourage colleagues to be the best they can be Helping to deliver a great customer experience - helping them to buy Operating in full compliance with the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office. We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer/Senior Trader in a similar environment A proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market A strong customer centricity with a track record of putting the customer first Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment with drive, energy and enthusiasm Significant commercial understanding with an excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making background Experience of building relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefits Experience of implementing and driving unified strategies in a complex business environment About The Team At Morrisons, we're the single biggest food manufacturer in the UK, and the only retailer to operate our own processing sites. Which means we're not just responsible for keeping our shelves stocked - we need to stock our manufacturing sites, too. As a true one-of-a-kind business, we curate, arrange and buy everything from raw materials like flour and meat to the products our customers pop in for every day. We negotiate prices and make sure we're able to sell as much as we can. We look at product packaging and quality to help us decide where products will sit in our stores. And when you remember that each category is worth a percentage of our overall £12billion turnover from supermarket sales alone, the impact of each buying team is huge. We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we're unified in our mission to serve our customers. About The Company 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company pension contributions Private healthcare Perks with over 850 retailers We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
About The Role We're looking for Buying Managers across a number of our categories. The Buying Manager will work in planning, sourcing, selecting and negotiating a commercial and competitively priced product range across all channels, whilst maximising sales and margin for the department. Our commercial teams decide what we sell and at what price. We source great products for our customers and negotiate deals with suppliers. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. You'll help to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin across a specific category. You will build on the capability of our Buying team by engaging with different teams across the business to translate customer buying insights into competitive customer propositions, ensuring quality and value. Some of your responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the category plan for a high spend, complex area Driving sales and profit through acting on our customer insight to deliver the right range and customer proposition Delivery of margin targets through negotiation and robust supplier plans Delivering our supplier promises (12 point charter) through continuously improving Supplier relationships and engagement with detailed supplier knowledge and regular supplier visits Using your market understanding of the category, including competitor insight to develop compelling category strategies Actively support and promote the high performance culture of the Buying team, including the support of personal and professional growth to encourage colleagues to be the best they can be Helping to deliver a great customer experience - helping them to buy Operating in full compliance with the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) This role is based at our fantastic head office in Bradford. Boasting an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, convenience and sample store, prayer room, free parking and regular company-wide events and promotions. Ideally, applicants will live within a reasonable distance of our office. We've built an incredibly diverse business, and we're working hard to make sure we truly represent the communities we serve. One of the best things about working with so many different people is having the opportunity to listen, learn and connect with lots of different views, perspectives and beliefs. For this role, we're looking for someone who has: Track record as a Buying Manager/Senior Buyer/Senior Trader in a similar environment A proven negotiator Proven experience of delivering category strategies in a complex, competitive market A strong customer centricity with a track record of putting the customer first Ability to work at pace, in a fast and flexible environment with drive, energy and enthusiasm Significant commercial understanding with an excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making background Experience of building relationships at all levels to drive commercial benefits Experience of implementing and driving unified strategies in a complex business environment About The Team At Morrisons, we're the single biggest food manufacturer in the UK, and the only retailer to operate our own processing sites. Which means we're not just responsible for keeping our shelves stocked - we need to stock our manufacturing sites, too. As a true one-of-a-kind business, we curate, arrange and buy everything from raw materials like flour and meat to the products our customers pop in for every day. We negotiate prices and make sure we're able to sell as much as we can. We look at product packaging and quality to help us decide where products will sit in our stores. And when you remember that each category is worth a percentage of our overall £12billion turnover from supermarket sales alone, the impact of each buying team is huge. We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we're unified in our mission to serve our customers. About The Company 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus 10% for two friends/family members Car allowance Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday entitlement Company pension contributions Private healthcare Perks with over 850 retailers We're Foodmakers and Shopkeepers and together, we make Morrisons. We're the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or join us in our head office, we'd love to meet you
The Company This business is the UK's leading manufacturer in their field. Their long-standing base of customers includes some of the world's largest retailers. They also manufacture and pack many internationally recognised brands. They have been expanding rapidly and have an exciting opportunity within their management team based in their modern, purpose-built facility. You will be joining a leading business, with continued exciting growth taking place year on year. Senior Sourcing Manager Salary, Hours, and Benefits £50,000 Hybrid working 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday (with flexibility on start and finish times) Company performance bonus Bupa cover Commutable From: Derby, Swadlincote, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Lichfield Senior Sourcing Manager Role Overview The Senior Sourcing Manager will report to the Head of Procurement; you will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Procurement Service to business stakeholders for the assigned categories. This will include execution of strategic sourcing using market research and cost analysis to identify and contract with best fit suppliers, and their ongoing supplier management, to ensure supply assurance of materials and services meeting quality standards and specifications. Senior Sourcing Manager Candidate Requirements You will have proven strategic procurement experience, as opposed to transactional / reactive only experience. Previous experience of packaging procurement would be highly advantageous. Useful experience would include Retail, FMCG or similar industries. Proven experience working in Procurement or Sourcing roles (Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist / Manager or similar). Must have the ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast paced environment - able to work effectively with minimal information at times. Supplier sourcing and negotiation of the contract experience is essential. Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel (VLookup, Pivots tables etc). Ability to structure and analyse data to identify opportunities, risks etc. MCIPS Level 6 would be desirable, but this is not essential, experience is the key. Senior Sourcing Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) Internal customer engagement to understand business needs and expected outcomes. Spend analysis of assigned categories to identify sourcing and/or negotiation opportunities and to deliver Supplier Segmentation classification. Develop and deliver the annual strategic sourcing plan, and benefits initiatives, including required stakeholder management. New Source or annual Negotiation planning and sign off according to requirements of Supplier Segmentation and delegated authorities Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s, price books and any other appropriate schedules. Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s price books and any other appropriate schedule. Cost Standards setting in support of budgeting and materials price variance (MPV) analysis. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
The Company This business is the UK's leading manufacturer in their field. Their long-standing base of customers includes some of the world's largest retailers. They also manufacture and pack many internationally recognised brands. They have been expanding rapidly and have an exciting opportunity within their management team based in their modern, purpose-built facility. You will be joining a leading business, with continued exciting growth taking place year on year. Senior Sourcing Manager Salary, Hours, and Benefits £50,000 Hybrid working 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday (with flexibility on start and finish times) Company performance bonus Bupa cover Commutable From: Derby, Swadlincote, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Lichfield Senior Sourcing Manager Role Overview The Senior Sourcing Manager will report to the Head of Procurement; you will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Procurement Service to business stakeholders for the assigned categories. This will include execution of strategic sourcing using market research and cost analysis to identify and contract with best fit suppliers, and their ongoing supplier management, to ensure supply assurance of materials and services meeting quality standards and specifications. Senior Sourcing Manager Candidate Requirements You will have proven strategic procurement experience, as opposed to transactional / reactive only experience. Previous experience of packaging procurement would be highly advantageous. Useful experience would include Retail, FMCG or similar industries. Proven experience working in Procurement or Sourcing roles (Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist / Manager or similar). Must have the ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast paced environment - able to work effectively with minimal information at times. Supplier sourcing and negotiation of the contract experience is essential. Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel (VLookup, Pivots tables etc). Ability to structure and analyse data to identify opportunities, risks etc. MCIPS Level 6 would be desirable, but this is not essential, experience is the key. Senior Sourcing Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) Internal customer engagement to understand business needs and expected outcomes. Spend analysis of assigned categories to identify sourcing and/or negotiation opportunities and to deliver Supplier Segmentation classification. Develop and deliver the annual strategic sourcing plan, and benefits initiatives, including required stakeholder management. New Source or annual Negotiation planning and sign off according to requirements of Supplier Segmentation and delegated authorities Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s, price books and any other appropriate schedules. Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s price books and any other appropriate schedule. Cost Standards setting in support of budgeting and materials price variance (MPV) analysis. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994
