Commercial Buyer (Trading Manager)

TL;DR

Commercial Buyer (Trading Manager): Driving category performance and value creation for an omnichannel retail business with an accent on commercial strategy, supplier negotiation, and data-driven trading decisions. Focus on leading a high-value category, turning insights into action, and influencing senior stakeholders while managing change in a fast-paced environment.

Company

hirify.global is a retail business focused on delivering value and innovation for customers.

What you will do

• Lead a high-value category within the Trading team and drive real growth.
• Build commercial plans, spot opportunities in data, and translate insights into trading actions.
• Negotiate deals and manage supplier relationships to deliver measurable results.
• Collaborate across teams and manage change as hirify.global transforms into an omnichannel business.
• Communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders with impactful reporting.

Requirements

• Experience in retail trading, buying, or category management.
• Strong grasp of commercial strategy and delivery.
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to turn data and insight into actionable decisions.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with clear, engaging reporting.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working in line with policy.
• Permanent full-time role (37.5 hours) with flexible start/end times around core hours.
• Discretionary annual bonus up to 20% and 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions, life cover up to 4x salary, and a health cash plan.
• Discounts at hirify.global and B&Q, plus wellbeing and support resources.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by a call or Teams video for an informal chat.
• Comprehensive process with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team.