Outdoor Horticulture Buyer - 12-Month FTC, Hybrid

Kingfisher; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Buyer for their Outdoor Horticultural category to lead product strategy and vendor negotiations. You'll drive innovation and ensure customer satisfaction while collaborating with marketing on promotional strategies. The ideal candidate has proven retail buying experience and strong negotiation skills. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Award-winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing benefits

6.6 weeks holiday

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience in retail.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to interpret customer and market insights.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Willing to travel to visit suppliers, trade fairs, stores, and competitors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategy aligned to department strategy.
• Lead vendor negotiations and performance review.
• Source and select products (branded and own label).
• Deliver products and vendor contributions to deliver the trading plan.
• Act as the business expert on the product category providing insights and recommendations.
• Direct and influence initiatives relevant to the category.
• Collaborate closely with marketing to align category plans with promotional strategies.
• Support the delivery of the sustainability plan through product selection.
• Manage pricing architecture / price index.
• Take actions to deliver trading performance in collaboration with merchandising.
• Collaborate with all channels to execute customer-facing propositions.
• Line management as required.

Skills

Account Management

Execution

Insurance Management

Import & Export

Catering Operations

Building Electrician

Job description

A leading retail company is seeking a Buyer for their Outdoor Horticultural category to lead product strategy and vendor negotiations. You'll drive innovation and ensure customer satisfaction while collaborating with marketing on promotional strategies. The ideal candidate has proven retail buying experience and strong negotiation skills. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including hybrid working.