Buyer (Trading Manager)

About the job

Overview

At Screwfix, our Buying teams are the engine room driving unbeatable value and innovation for our customers.

As a Buyer at Screwfix, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping category performance and influencing decisions at board level.

Sitting within our Trading team, you’ll be at the heart of Screwfix’s exciting transformation into a truly omnichannel business. With cutting-edge fulfilment, data-driven decision making, and bold sustainability initiatives, we’re reimagining retail for today and tomorrow.

We’re collaborative, curious, and not afraid to break the mould. If you want to be part of a team where your impact is visible, your ideas are valued, and your ambition is matched—this is your opportunity.

Key responsibilities

About You

You’re a commercially minded, customer-focused professional with a proven track record in buying, trading, or category management. You’re strategic yet hands-on—able to build strong commercial plans, spot opportunities in the data, and negotiate deals that deliver real results.

You’re confident working across teams, managing change, and bringing people with you. You can communicate clearly, influence senior stakeholders, and present your ideas with impact.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in retail trading, buying, or category management
• A strong grasp of commercial strategy and delivery
• Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills
• A knack for turning data and insight into action
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with clear and engaging reporting

This is a big role with plenty of scope—you’ll be leading a high-value category and driving real growth. We’re looking for someone who thinks big, moves fast, and loves making an impact.

Required skills & experience

Why Screwfix?

A competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to shape strategy and make a real impact in an ambitious, fast-growing retailer.

What’s in it for you?

• Award-Winning Pension Scheme - up to 14% employer contributions
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays (5 of which can be taken flexibly)
• 20% discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus exclusive offers and discounts via Hapi app
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Health cash plan & discounted gym memberships
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme & savings on bikes
• Enhanced family leave
• Retail Trust counselling services & wellbeing resources, including PepTalk
• Life cover up to 4x your salary

Here, you’re not just filling a role—you’re shaping the future of one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

#LI-Hybrid

Rewards & Benefits

Bonus

We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures.

Cycle to work

Whether you’re a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.

High Street Shopping Discounts

As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers.

Share Plans

Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from.

Gym Discount

Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass.

Simply Health

From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments.

Long Service Awards

From extra pay to bonus holiday days, we’ll celebrate your milestones with tangible rewards. It’s our way of thanking you for building a career with us.

Pension

With our award-winning pension plan, you choose your contribution amount and we add as much as 14% per month.

Life Cover

If you opt into our pension scheme, you’ll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment.

Retail Trust

Look after your mental health with free wellbeing resources, including a confidential counselling service.

Screwfix and B&Q Discounts

As a member of the Kingfisher group, you’ll enjoy 20% off all B&Q and Screwfix products.

Mind Training

We’ve partnered with Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health.

Screwfix Community

Whether you’re working from our stores, our offices or your home, you can easily stay in touch with colleagues and access the resources you need.

Self-Development

Whether you want to advance your job related skills or learn how to play the guitar, take advantage of our amazing learning tools on offer such as LinkedIn Learning.

Enhanced Family Leave

Our Enhanced Family Leave policy and resources are inclusive for all parents and include competitive pay terms, going above and beyond statutory requirements.

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Benefits

at Screwfix

Training programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

Open Development Programme

You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.

Aspiring Leader Programme

For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.

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“It’s a really diverse opportunity to see your work come to life across some of the biggest platforms - whether it be magazines, radio, tv, newspaper. It’s really exciting.”

Alan Trice | Senior Marketing Manager

“Lots of other business areas look to us to help them understand customer data and give them support. There’s lots of responsibility.”

Sully Lawrence | Data Scientist

“When the opportunity came up to do this job I totally put everything into it, it's what I've wanted to do for years.”

Immy Love | Screwfix Live Marketing Manager

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Be yourself at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.

Application process

Apply

Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Buyer (Trading Manager)

Buyer (Trading Manager)

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Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT

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Permanent Full Time (37.5) - Permanent