Job Title: Senior Buyer: Own BrandLocation: Runcorn, CheshireSalary: CompetitiveWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.15Take Ownership. Drive Innovation. Deliver Growth.Are you a commercially driven product or brand specialist ready to make your mark?We're looking for a Senior Buyer: Own Brand to take full ownership of a high-profile portfolio leading everything from product concept and development through to launch, performance, and optimisation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll shape products that customers love while driving real commercial results.What You'll DoAs Senior Buyer: Own Brand, you'll be at the heart of our product strategy, working cross-functionally to bring ideas to life and deliver standout performance.Own and deliver the long-term vision for our own-brand portfolioIdentify opportunities for growth through market insight and trendsManage the full product lifecycle from concept to phase-outDrive new product development (NPD) from idea to launch, including formulation, packaging, and costingSource, onboard, and manage third-party manufacturers and suppliersLead supplier negotiations to improve cost, margin, and serviceBuild strong, collaborative supplier partnerships with clear performance managementOwn sales, margin, and profitability targets across the portfolioDevelop robust business cases for new products and portfolio changesMonitor performance KPIs and take corrective action where neededWork closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Finance and Operations to deliver resultsThe Skills You'll NeedExperience in product, brand, or category managementStrong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering sales and margin growthExperience leading product development and working with external suppliersConfident stakeholder management across multiple functionsStrong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insight and actionHighly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentA proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving capabilityWhat You'll Get25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceMedicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexiblyHigh street discounts and offersEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Contributory Pension SchemeINDPMS