Buyer | Hybrid | Lancashire

We’re recruiting a Buyer to join a fast-growing business in Lancashire that’s scaling at pace. This is a hybrid role with 3 days on-site and 2 days from home, alongside flexible hours to support work–life balance.

The business has achieved 400% growth since 2023/24 and has a new site pending, creating genuine opportunities for progression and development. The salary for this role is up to £38,000, depending on experience.

The Role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll take ownership of supplier relationships, stock availability, and key commercial decisions across core product ranges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, rebates, and promotional support
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, ensuring early access to new products and innovation
• Manage forecasting, ordering, and stock availability, targeting 97%+ availability
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs (OTIF, availability %, stock ageing) and present clear business cases
• Proactively manage aged or slow-moving stock with creative, commercially sound solutions
• Ensure all supplier and product documentation is accurate and compliant with regulations
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to Buyers within the team to raise capability and consistency

About You

• Significant buying experience within FMCG, retail, or distribution
• Strong track record in supplier management and commercial negotiation
• International buying experience is ideal — particularly sourcing from China, though we’re open to other regions
• Commercially astute with the confidence to influence business-critical decisions
• Analytical mindset with strong Excel skills and confidence using data and KPIs
• Proven experience in forecasting and stock control
• Clear, persuasive communicator with strong influencing skills
• CIPS qualification desirable, but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site / 2 from home
• Flexible working hours
• 30 days holiday, increasing with service
• Life insurance
• Cashback healthcare plan (Westfield Health)
• Product discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking and gym
• Additional long-service benefits, including enhanced family-friendly policies

If this is of interest, please apply and I will reach out to you directly!