Buying Manager - TV, Audio & Speakers

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative e-commerce retail platform is seeking a Senior Buying Manager for TV, Audio & Speakers. This role is pivotal in shaping category strategies and managing supplier relationships, ensuring the best product selection and pricing. With a focus on consumer electronics, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, bringing a passion for the category and a hands-on approach. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence, and make a significant impact in a corporate yet startup-like culture. If you are ready to take ownership and drive growth, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Bonus (x2 months)

Phone & Tech

Up to 7-9% pension contribution

Private health insurance

Free lunch

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years of buying experience in retail or eCommerce.
• Strong analytical abilities and market insights.
• Established supplier relationships in consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Manage product assortment and supplier relationships.
• Lead purchasing for Electronics and negotiate pricing.
• Analyze metrics to improve supplier performance.

Skills

Category Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Client:

Quest Search and Selection

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

This e-commerce retail platform with operations in the UK & Europe, is currently growing their non-food category team! With 1st class, supply chain at its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Buying Manager - TV, Audio & Speakers to look after categories such as TV's, Home Theatre Systems, Audio Systems, Digital radios & everything in-between!

The roles & responsibilities of this Buying Manager - TV, Audio & Speakers role -

• Product assortment, providing the best selection of items for consumers at the best price.
• Developing and managing supplier relationships to ensure they offer the best products to their customers.
• To build and shape category strategies for large SKU count
• Lead purchasing and sales activity for the Electronics product category, including TV, indoor entertainment, digital radios & sounds bars.
• Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board and exclusive promotions.
• Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
• Negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies to enhance gross profit margins.
• Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.

The qualifications of this Buying Manager - TV, Audio & Speakers role -

• Strong category or buying experience within retail or eCommerce.
• We are looking for various positions but needing candidates within between 4 – 8 + years’ experience.
• We are looking for people with passion for their category & can really own, develop & executive the end to end range - this is where the entrepreneurial spirt is needed!
• This is a high growth business, so need people who are hands on, available and thrive in a fast-paced environment where decision happen quickly.
• You must have experience in consumer electronics or related categories mentioned.
• Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• Established supplier relationships within the household appliance network in the UK.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and logical thinking.

The benefits for this Buying Manager - TV, Audio & Speakers role -

• Bonus (x2 months)
• Phone & Tech
• Up to 7-9% pension contribution
• Competitive salary, based on experience, so open to speaking to a range of candidates.
• Hybrid working or WIO - 3 - 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out!)
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact
• Private health insurance
• Free lunch!

This is great opportunity to own something and build growth in a corporate yet entrepreneurial startup environment with like-minded people! If this role sounds like you then please apply today!