Buyer - Licenced Drinkware

Kasmir Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic homewares company in Manchester is seeking a Buyer for its licensed drinkware category. This new role will focus on developing innovative product ranges and involves responsibilities such as analysing performance data and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in buying within the drinkware or houseware markets. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing for flexibility with work-from-home options.

Benefits

Flexible office hours

Free parking

Extensive career progression

International travel may be required

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying in licensed drinkware or houseware category.
• Junior Buyer candidates looking for progression will be considered.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver drinkware ranges.
• Analyse performance data for buying planning.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Create product specifications and manage approvals.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Knowledge of homeware market

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer - Licensed Drinkware

We are looking for a Buyer to support the growth and expansion of this award winning, creative and fun, branded homewares company where you manage the licensed drinkware category. This is a newly created role reporting into the Head of Product Development and/or Senior Buyer, helping to evolve how the buying function operates as the business grows.

You will manage the licensed drinkware category, including hydration drinkware, tumblers, sports bottles, food storage and mugs, developing commercial, trend-led ranges for the UK, Europe and USA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commercial, innovative drinkware ranges
• Analyse performance data to inform buying and range planning
• Manage range plans and critical paths to ensure on-time delivery
• Negotiate pricing, terms and MOQs with factories
• Work closely with Sales, Design and QA to meet retailer briefs
• Create product specs and manage sampling and licensor approvals
• Conduct market research and source new suppliers

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Buying in licensed drinkware or houseware category (essential)
• Will consider a Junior Buyer looking for progression
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of the homeware/drinkware market
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working: WFH 2–3 days per week
• Flexible office hours
• Free parking
• Extensive career progression
• International travel may be required