Senior Buyer (FTC, 12 months)

Senior Buyer (FTC, 12 months)

Location: Kingsway, Kingsway, Swansea SA5 4DL

Company: Tredz

Job Description:

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the buying of goods and services for the organisation for their assigned product groups, ensuring that all buys align with budgetary and strategic requirements. This role involves working closely with suppliers, brands and internal stakeholders to optimise purchasing strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices and ensure the efficient flow of goods to meet the organisational needs. The Senior Buyer plays a key role in deciding the product selection, driving cost improvements, improving supplier performance and contributing to the overall business profitability by driving profitable growth by increasing market share.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Category Strategy Development:

• Support the Category Lead with the developing the strategic plans and direction for specific product categories, including newness, innovation, pricing, supplier activity and product/brand selection.
• Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activity to feed into the overall category strategy.
• Support the Category Lead and the Head of Commercial with alignment of key categories with the overall category strategy and with the overall business goals and objectives.

Product Selection and Assortment:

• Curate and manage the brand and product assortment within product groups, ensuring the right product mix to meet customer needs and preferences whilst also ensuring clear brand prioritisation internally.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to deliver new products and negotiate favourable trading terms.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimise the product offering.

Supplier Management:

• Work the current supplier base to ensure the best value in terms of range, cost and delivery.
• Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and vendors to increase ‘added value’ through newness, innovation and clear brand and product marketing plans.
• Continuously evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to ensure favourable and improving terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to delivery, quality or cost.

Inventory Management:

• Work closely with inventory and merchandising teams to ensure stock levels are maintained at optimal levels.
• Monitor demand and adjust buying forecasts accordingly to avoid stockouts or excess inventory.

Sales and Performance Analysis:

• Analyse sales data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess category performance.
• Use data insights to identify opportunities for further market growth and improvement.
• Provide regular insight on category performance to senior management and the wider leadership team.

Product Knowledge and Market Research:

• Stay up to date on market trends, industry innovations and new product and brand offerings.
• Evaluate new products and suppliers to ensure alignment with company needs that feed into the wider category strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments such as finance, merchandising, trading and marketing to ensure seamless communication about product, brand and trading activity.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Support a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to immediate and wider team members

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a Senior Buyer role ideally within retail, cycling or consumer-focused environment.
• Procurement and Purchasing Strategy
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• Cost Management and Budgeting
• Inventory Management and Forecasting
• Market Analysis
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Why Join Tredz?

Competitive Salary: £35,000 per annum

Shift times – Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5pm

• Trade Price Discount: Access to bikes, parts, and accessories at unbeatable trade prices (plus VAT)—an amazing perk for anyone who’s passionate about cycling.
• Great Team: Work in a thriving environment that is passionate about Tredz being a great place to work.
• Skill Development: Grow your expertise by joining a team that supports a culture of learning and development.

Other Benefits:

• 33 days holiday.
• Hybrid Working
• Up to 50% off Halfords garage bills and discounts across Halfords retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries to restaurants, shopping, and insurance
• Family & Friends Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial Planning Support
• 24/7 GP Access, 364 days a year
• Share Save Scheme with 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance

At Tredz, we believe cycling is for everyone — and so is a great place to work. We’re committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, genders, and identities.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know — we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swansea SA5 4DL