Barden has been exclusively retained to identify an ambitious Buyer to join a rapidly growing retail and convenience business with operations internationally.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic buying and trading team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping category strategy, driving commercial performance, and delivering value to customers and the business alike.As the business scales, this is a key appointment with strong career development potential for the right person.ABOUT THE ROLE:Working as part of a collaborative trading function, this Buyer will take ownership of a specific product category and will be responsible for delivering end-to-end results across range planning, supplier engagement, margin improvement and commercial performance.You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including supply chain, operations, and finance, and will manage one direct report.Full category ownership, from sales performance and margin to inventory and supplier managementContract negotiation and joint business planning with key suppliersIdentifying commercial and ancillary income opportunities within your categoryDeveloping range plans for core and seasonal product linesDriving product innovation and managing product lifecycleLeveraging market and competitor insights to inform pricing and assortment decisionsCollaborating with internal stakeholders to improve operational processes and supply chain flowDelivering against KPIs and continuously looking for category and process improvementsABOUT THE PERSON:A commercially focused Buyer with at least 3 years of experience in a buying or category management role, ideally in retail, FMCG or convenienceA skilled negotiator with a strong track record in supplier management and commercial deliveryConfident with data analysis and performance metrics.Highly adaptable with a solution-focused mindset, able to thrive in a fast-moving, change-oriented environmentAn excellent communicator with the ability to engage and influence across all levelsIS THIS FOR YOU?If you're a motivated Buyer looking for your next challenge in a high-growth setting who wants to be part of a business that values commerciality and innovation-then we'd love to hear from you.