Trading Manager (Buyer / Senior Buyer)

Trading Manager (Buyer / Senior Buyer) - Home / DIY

Somerset (Head Office) | Hybrid working

Salary up to £65k DOE plus exceptional benefits package

Are you a commercially driven buying professional who thrives on turning strategy into results? Ready to take ownership of a £100m+ category and shape its future? This could be your next big move.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trading Manager to join our client's growing team at their Yeovil Head Office. This is a high-impact role where you'll be responsible for delivering sales and profit targets, building compelling trading plans, and driving real commercial growth.

What you'll be doing:

· Owning sales and profitability targets for your category

· Developing a 2-year category strategy using market and customer insight

· Building and delivering a 12-month trading plan with clear tactical activity

· Negotiating promotional support and trading terms with suppliers

· Identifying risks, spotting opportunities and driving remedial action where needed

· Managing range changes and innovation, working with the wider Group and local suppliers

· Setting pricing within framework and keeping a sharp eye on competitor activity

· Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting

· Presenting plans and performance updates to senior stakeholders

This is a role for someone who combi...