SWINDON | £33,000 - £40,000 PLUS BONUS | HYBRID WORKING | FULL-TIME | PERMANENT

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Retail Senior Buyer to join a forward-thinking and dynamic procurement team near Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong experience in a similar buying or procurement role.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and general IT systems.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• CIPS, CIOB, or RICS qualification (or working towards - desirable).
• Minimum GCSE-level education.
• Full UK driving licence - site not accessible via public transport.

THE ROLE:

As the Senior Buyer, you will lead procurement activities across a range of goods and services, support strategic sourcing, and build strong supplier relationships to drive value, efficiency, and service across the supply chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Procurement
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• Manage procurement of goods and services to meet commercial and operational targets.

• Drive strategic sourcing plans and procurement objectives.
• Team Leadership
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• Lead and support the procurement team.

• Coach and mentor team members to improve performance and consistency.
• Supplier Management
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• Source and negotiate with suppliers for materials, equipment, and subcontract services.

• Manage rebate agreements and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Project Support
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• Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Quantity Surveyors, Estimators).

• Support procurement for key construction or retail fit-out projects.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods.
• Process & Compliance
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• Monitor and report on supplier pricing, delivery targets, and compliance.

• Create schedules based on specifications and drawings.
• Ensure health & safety and process adherence across procurement activities.