Buyer

Rise Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Resourcing is seeking a confident Buyer / Senior Buyer to develop and execute product assortment strategies that drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. You will identify market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time and price.

The role focuses on analysing performance, stock levels, and demand, sourcing new products, and negotiating favorable terms with vendors.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of buying or category management experience.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and terms.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage product assortments across categories.
• Analyse sales, stock, demand and market trends to guide buying.
• Source new products and suppliers aligned with company goals.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to maximise value.
• Build supplier relationships to ensure quality and availability.
• Monitor competitors and market trends to stay competitive.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, planning, and stores.
• Prepare category reviews and performance reports for management.

Skills

Product assortment

Analytical skills

Supplier negotiations

Communication

Organisation

Job description

We are seeking a confident and commercially minded Buyer / Senior Buyer to develop and execute product assortment strategies that drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will identify market trends, negotiate with suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time and price.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage product assortments across assigned merchandise categories.
• Analyse sales performance, stock levels, customer demand, and market trends to make informed buying decisions.
• Source new products and suppliers that align with company objectives and customer needs.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, promotional support, and supply agreements with vendors.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure product quality, availability, and competitiveness.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing, and emerging market trends.
• Partner with merchandising, marketing, planning, operations, and store teams to support product launches and promotional campaigns.
• Review category performance and implement strategies to improve sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Prepare and present category reviews and performance reports to management.

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of buying or category management experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience negotiating contracts and supplier agreements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.