Buying Manager

Buying Manager - Wholesale Distribution Midlands | £70,000 Package

Looking for a step up into a role where you’re not just buying but leading, shaping strategy, and driving performance? This is a fast‑paced wholesale business supplying a diverse customer base across retail, trade, and independent outlets. They’re looking for a Buying Manager to take ownership of multiple FMCG categories, lead a small team, and drive commercial performance across the portfolio.

You’ll have real influence over range, margin, and supplier strategy—with the autonomy to make decisions and the backing to deliver change.

• Lead and develop FMCG categories within a wholesale environment
• Manage, coach, and develop a small buying team
• Own supplier strategy, relationships, and performance across key accounts
• Negotiate pricing, promotions, rebates, and long‑term commercial agreements
• Use data and insight to drive range optimisation, margin improvement, and growth
• Align closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver commercial plans
• Drive new product introduction and category development
• Oversee stock performance, availability, and demand planning inputs

• Proven experience in a Buying Manager / Senior Buyer / Category Manager role within FMCG, wholesale, or retail
• Leadership experience – able to develop and get the best out of a team
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving margin and performance
• Confident negotiator with experience managing key supplier relationships
• Analytical mindset – able to turn data into actionable decisions
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

• Genuine leadership role with team and category ownership
• Opportunity to shape strategy, not just execute it
• High‑visibility position with influence across the business
• Growing business with clear progression opportunities

If you’re ready to step into a broader, more strategic buying role where you can lead and make a real impact, this is worth a conversation. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.