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Senior Buyer

Three Bridges Recruitment LTD
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1BS, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Three Bridges Recruitment is seeking a Senior Buyer for a reputable FMCG company in Edinburgh on a 12-month fixed term contract.
  • The position requires strong commercial acumen, team leadership skills, and excellent negotiation abilities.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a high-performing team, optimizing the supply chain, and driving supplier negotiations.
  • The role offers a hybrid working model, flexible hours, and a car allowance, with a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000.
  • Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in buying or procurement.

Three Bridges Recruitment are proud to be working with a highly reputable FMCG company based in Edinburgh, who are looking for a commercially minded Senior Buyer, for a fixed term 12 month contract. This leadership position demands a deep market insight, and the ability to inspire and guide your team in line with company strategy.

This organisation has great selling points, including:

Why work here?

  • Hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home
  • Flexible working hours
  • Car allowance
  • Collaborative team and supportive of each other

The Job

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for:

  • Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an environment of accountability, growth, and positivity
  • Work closely with Merchandising to optimise the supply chain, ensuring high stock availability and operational efficiency
  • Drive supplier negotiations, setting clear expectations around pricing, allocation, and service levels
  • Lead the buying decisions for your category, aligning product strategy with business objectives and customer insights
  • Leverage trend analysis and performance metrics to build ranges that meet customer needs and exceed expectations

You

The role of Senior Buyer will require an individual with:

  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Team leader/coaching abilities
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Skilled in management of a broad cross-section of products with complexities in each

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability".? We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.?

Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.