Commercial Buyer

Ref: AS3978351

Sheffield, England

£40,000

• Permanent
• Supplier Negotiation
• Category Management
• Retail Purchasing

About the candidate

A commercially focused buying and category professional with a strong background across retail, grocery and manufacturing environments. They bring hands-on experience in supplier relationship management, negotiation, purchasing strategy and category development, with a clear understanding of cost price, profitability and supplier performance.

They are confident, proactive and relationship-led, with a strong track record of building rapport with suppliers and identifying opportunities that support commercial growth. They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in around two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Strong Margin Improvement - Negotiated cost prices and payment terms in a national retail environment, contributing to an approximate 15% improvement in gross margin over a fiscal year.
• Sales Growth Focus - Developed promotional strategies within a regional grocery setting that helped increase seasonal sales by around 20% during peak trading periods.
• Cost Reduction Mindset - Delivered approximately 10% procurement cost reduction in a mid-sized manufacturing environment through effective negotiation and alternative sourcing.

Areas of expertise

• Supplier Relationship Management - Builds strong, long-term supplier partnerships through regular communication, performance reviews and collaborative ways of working.
• Category & Promotional Planning - Experienced in managing key product lines, reviewing market trends and supporting promotional activity to drive sales.
• Cost Price & Profitability Management - Confident in negotiating cost prices, payment terms and alternative sourcing options to improve margins and reduce costs.