Overview
It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.
Develop strong Business Partnerships with the Screwfix Trading teams. Identify and collate relevant commercial intelligence, tools and analysis to: support effective commercial negotiations; deliver strong buying governance and tracking for stakeholders; and ensure Screwfix are getting the best net cost prices from our supplier base. Develop and embed Best Practice Ways of Working in approach to cost and contract negotiations, and vendor management
We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
For assigned Trading areas:
1. Support and oversee timely completion of annual vendor buying agreements by the Trading teams (c£750m+ branded cost of sales)
2. Utilise suite of management information to identify opportunities and improve outcomes in Vendor Negotiations and Vendor Management.
3. Share and maintain best practice on Buying approach and Ways of Working (aligned to legal team and KF guidelines).
4. Develop and co-ordinate individual and set play negotiation opportunities.
5. Create and own templates, and workshop best practice into Trading teams.
6. Ensure latest commodity, currency and markets data is being pro-actively used to secure best buying price.
7. Validate all major branded CPI requests.
8. Coordinate programme of cost recovery where price investment is made.
Key Business Relationships:
9. Collaborate closely with Trading teams to support vendor strategy and drive commercial improvement.
10. Work in partnership with Category teams within Commercial to deliver business and cross-category objectives.
11. Work with Finance business partners.
12. Work in partnership across Commercial Operations teams to access relevant data and insight to support negotiations; and develop best practice ways of working.
13. Work with Category and Trading Managers to support the delivery of BAU and ad-hoc projects on time.
Qualifications
14. Ideally previous experience in Buying and/or commercial role, with strong understanding of multiple negotiation levers and negotiation planning.
15. Strong partnership skills, able to influence, challenge and support across functions and levels.
16. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to interpret and analyse data to deliver meaningful value-add insight to key stakeholders.
17. Strong team player who uses initiative and diplomacy when liaising with internal and external customers.
18. Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
19. Experienced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint user.
What’s in it for me?
You do your best when you feel your best, so we’ve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.
Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.
Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there’ll always be a free spot for you and your car.
Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We’ve put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.
Other benefits:
20. Award-Winning Pension Scheme
21. 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers
22. Company Bonus up to 20%
23. Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
24. MyGym discounts
25. Cycle-to-Work Scheme
26. Enhanced Family leave
27. Retail Trust counselling services
28. Life cover
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.
We believe in equity for all.