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.

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