Buyer (All Genders)

zooplus SE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet retail company in Greater London seeks a Buyer to develop product strategies and manage supplier relationships. Responsibilities include overseeing product assortments and lifecycle management, negotiating supplier terms, and analyzing market trends. The ideal candidate has 3 years of experience in Buying or Vendor Management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a graduate degree in a business-related field. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work setup with significant remote collaboration.

Benefits

20% discount in Zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Buying or Vendor Management.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships with suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and control product range strategy aligned with business goals.
• Select assortment based on data-driven decisions.
• Manage product lifecycle for optimal performance.
• Negotiate supplier promotions to maximize profitability.
• Analyze performance using KPIs for informed strategic decisions.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project execution.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Graduate degree in business-related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP systems

Job description

The primary mission of the Buyer in the UK is fostering strong relationships with key suppliers and driving performance improvements through effective negotiation, risk management, and continuous monitoring of supplier performance.

Why join us

In this role you will have the opportunity to drive significant impact within a fast‑growing company. You will be at the forefront of the pet industry, shaping product offerings and strategies that resonate with customers and set us apart from the competition. If you’re passionate about product management and driving innovation, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy Development: Independently develop, implement and control a product range strategy in alignment with business goals and market demands.
• Assortment Management: Define and select an assortment that aligns with the overall strategy, including clear and data‑driven decisions for listing and delisting products.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage the product lifecycle to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement of the product range.
• Supplier Acquisition & Negotiation: Actively identify and acquire new suppliers and brands. Negotiate supplier‑funded promotions and budgets to maximize profitability.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and analyze assortment performance using KPIs to inform strategic decisions and improve article performance.
• Market & Competitor Analysis: Conduct regular analyses of trends, competitors and customer needs to anticipate market shifts and identify new opportunities.
• Pricing Strategy: Work closely with the pricing manager to establish competitive pricing for new products while aligning with the broader pricing strategy.
• Sales Planning & Product Presentation: Manage sales forecasts and product sell‑through, ensuring an attractive presentation of products.
• Project Management: Drive and manage strategic cross‑functional projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with broader business objectives.
• Collaboration: Promote collaboration within your team and across departments, including Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in business‑related discipline.
• 3 years of relevant experience in Buying, Vendor Management, Category Management with a proven track record in the FMCG retail or e‑commerce industries.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers.
• Analytical mindset with a demonstrated ability to leverage data in decision‑making.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional language skills are an advantage.
• In‑depth product and industry knowledge, preferably in the pet retail or FMCG sectors.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with ERP systems and data analysis tools is a plus.

Additional Information

With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across six European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in‑office, 40% remote, collaborating with colleagues across locations.

Our benefits

• 20% discount in our Zooplus shop
• Internal and external training
• Team events

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

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