Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Commercial Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and management of the Biscuits & Confectionery category. The role spans supplier negotiation, inventory planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product availability, competitive pricing, and delivery against sales and profit targets. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of retail trends, exceptional negotiation skills, and a keen eye for product potential.

ORGANIZATIONAL FIT

This person reports directly to the COMMERCIAL MANAGER.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Selection & Sourcing

• Identify new product opportunities and monitor consumer trends within the category.
• Source and evaluate suppliers globally, ensuring quality, ethical, and sustainability standards are met.
• Attend trade shows and supplier meetings to build vendor relationships and spot emerging products.
• Maintain a compelling, commercially relevant product assortment

Negotiation & Vendor Management

• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any quality or delivery issues promptly.
• Build strong, long-term partnerships with key vendors.

Seasonal Campaigns

• Plan and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned to key trading periods (e.g. Ramadan, Eid, Christmas, Easter, Back to School).
• Work with Marketing and Merchandising to ensure timely product availability, promotional support, and strong on-shelf execution for each campaign

Inventory & Financial Management

• Manage buying budgets in line with profitability targets.
• Forecast demand and work with planning and supply chain teams to optimise stock levels.
• Analyse sales data to identify slow-movers and drive clearance strategies where needed.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from ranging to discontinuation

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Merchandising, Marketing, E-commerce, and Store Operations on product launches and promotions.
• Track competitor activity, pricing, and ranging to identify opportunities and inform buying decisions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Buyer or Assistant Buyer in a grocery retail environment (any grocery-related category considered).
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing seasonal campaigns.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Proficiency in ERP or inventory management systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for supplier visits and trade shows.
• Passion for retail and a genuine interest in product development and trends.
• Adaptable and able to respond quickly to changing market conditions.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply now and submit your application via the Spinneys Career Portal.

Spinneys is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and offers a competitive salary and benefit package for this role.

All applications must please be submitted via the portal and will close on Monday – 29th June 2026.

Any applications after this date will not be considered.

We wish you all the best!