Buyer – Supply Chain

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the Buyer will lead the strategic development and commercial performance of key spend categories, primarily furniture and print services. You will stay abreast of market trends, manage supplier relationships and collaborate closely with internal teams to drive revenue and margin growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Address delivery issues and under‑performance, ensuring contractual compliance.
• Manage large, complex orders from sales through to delivery.
• Run competitive tenders to source new suppliers and improve terms with existing ones.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to monitor product trends, pricing and profitability.
• Ensure supplier contracts are optimised and up‑to‑date.
• Track and report spend, savings and category performance.
• Lead strategic projects that enhance trading performance.

Required profile

• Honours degree (Level 8) in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, eCommerce or related field.
• Minimum 6 years experience in buying, category management or procurement.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Excellent organisational, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and take initiative.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Lean methodology knowledge.
• Project management experience.
• MCIPS certification (desirable).

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 23 days annual leave plus public holidays and celebratory leave.
• Extensive family‑friendly policies and on‑site free gym access.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.