Buyer

Buyer - Full Time / Permanent Location: Oxford (towards Kidlington) Reports to: Head of Purchasing Salary: up to 40k DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and commercially minded Buyer to join a growing team in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to take ownership of a supplier portfolio and contribute to the development of a dynamic product range that reflects market trends and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate trading agreements
- Monitor product pricing and support promotional activity
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability and expand supplier base
- Attend trade shows and pitch new product ideas
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify trends
- Lead category reviews and manage product performance
- Handle new product enquiries and range development
- Analyse data and provide actionable insights to improve results

Person Profile:

- Self-starter with a proactive mindset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Organised and detail-oriented with analytical ability
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving environment
- Confident in challenging ideas and driving improvements
- Approachable and team-focused

Experience and Skills:

- Previous experience in a purchasing or buying role
- Proven negotiation skills with suppliers
- Degree or CIPS qualification desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quick to learn new systems

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in purchasing while making a real impact. Immediate start available for the right candidate.