Buyer - Small Domestic Appliances & Tech

RETAIL JOBS UK LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-channel retailer is seeking a Buyer for Small Domestic Appliances and Tech. This hybrid role in Wimbledon focuses on developing category strategies and driving product innovation. The ideal candidate has proven buying experience, strong commercial skills, and a deep understanding of the product lifecycle. Competitive salary of GBP65-GBP70k plus benefits and bonus incentives offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Buying across SDA, Tech, or related categories.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering growth.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle in a seasonally reactive business.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for SDA and Tech.
• Deliver budgeted sales and income targets.
• Build compelling product ranges focusing on innovation.

Skills

Buying experience in SDA or Tech

Strong commercial acumen

Understanding of product lifecycle

Expertise in sourcing and compliance

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Trend-aware mindset

Job description

Buyer - Small Domestic Appliances & Tech - Multi-Channel Retailer

Location: Wimbledon

Salary: GBP65-GBP70k + Plus Benefits & Bonus incentives

Hybrid Working Available

Are you a commercially driven Buyer with a passion for innovation in SDA and consumer tech? This is a high-impact role with a leading multi-channel retailer, offering the chance to shape category strategy and deliver exciting, trend-led ranges across both store and online.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the development of strategic plans for SDA and Tech, in partnership with the Head of Retail Sales and Trading Director
• Owning the delivery of budgeted sales and income targets across your categories
• Building compelling product ranges with a strong focus on newness, innovation, and cultural relevance
• Driving online growth by rapidly expanding stocked-in ranges and capitalising on digital opportunities
• Setting volume targets to maximise supplier profitability and margin
• Staying ahead of market trends and consumer behaviour, including social media insights

Ideal Candidate / skills

• Proven experience in Buying across SDA, Tech, or related categories
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering growth in a multi-channel retail environment
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle in a seasonally reactive business
• Expertise in Far East sourcing (FOB), manufacturing, and QA/Compliance
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to stretch margin and profitability
• Highly analytical with experience in budgeting and reporting
• A proactive, trend-aware mindset and ability to translate insights into trading opportunities