Buyer

Zachary Daniels Careers; Stockbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium brand in retail is seeking an experienced Buyer for a pivotal role in sourcing goods within the outdoor and lifestyle sector. You'll manage supplier relationships, control costs, and ensure quality compliance across a global supply chain. The ideal candidate is savvy and commercially sharp, ready to thrive in negotiations and make informed, strategic sourcing decisions. This position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £70,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing goods in the outdoor & lifestyle sector.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and cost management.
• Ability to balance quality with fair pricing.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase finished products and sub-components.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance.
• Control costs and negotiate contracts effectively.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Commercial awareness

Job description

Buyer | Premium Brand | Non-Clothing | Retail & Ecommerce | £50,000 - £70,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working | Hampshire

This is an exceptionally exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, premium brand that is scaling rapidly. With clear strategic plans already in place for the next 18 - 24 months and ambitious expansion targets over the next two to five years, the company is investing heavily in its people, products, and processes.

The business is seeking an experienced Buyer with deep expertise in sourcing goods and sub-components within the outdoor & lifestyle sector. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing supplier relationships, controlling costs, and ensuring quality and compliance across a global supply chain, with a strong emphasis on Chinese manufacturing and FOB purchasing.

This is not a static buying role; it's one for someone savvy, commercially sharp, and unafraid to challenge. As the right candidate you will always seek the best possible deal without compromising quality with balancing premium standards with fair, transparent costings. You'll thrive in negotiations, understand the value of partnership with suppliers, tender programmes and bring energy, curiosity, and rigour to every commercial decision you make.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase finished products and sub-components for integration into the wider product range.

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