Commercial
Buyer (Trading Manager)
About the job
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.
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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.”
“Lots of other business areas look to us to help them understand customer data and give them support. There’s lots of responsibility.”
“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.”
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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.
Head Office
Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.
Head Office location
Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT
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.