Senior Buyer

Zachary Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK retailer is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to shape product ranges across Home & Garden. This role demands strong negotiation skills, the ability to identify trends, and commercial acumen. The ideal candidate will lead a team, oversee product strategies, and collaborate with marketing. Join a growing business and make a significant impact on category ownership and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success in a buying role at senior level within retail.
• Strong commercial acumen with data-driven decision making.
• Proven negotiation skills managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle and seasonal planning.
• Ability to work across multi-channel retail with innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver product strategies to maximize sales.
• Identify and source bestselling ranges responding to trends.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best terms and margin improvement.
• Oversee range planning, stock management, and promotions.
• Collaborate with marketing to support season launches.
• Use data and insight to inform product decisions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Trend analysis

Job description

Senior Buyer Home & Garden UK Retailer

A well-established multi-channel retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer to play a key role in shaping future product ranges across Home & Garden. This is an opportunity for an ambitious individual who thrives on spotting trends, building commercial ranges, and driving category growth.
The Role of Senior Buyer will:

• Develop and deliver product strategies that maximise sales and profit.
  
• Identify and source bestselling ranges, responding quickly to changing consumer trends.
  
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and drive margin improvement.
  
• Oversee range planning, stock management, and promotional activity.
  
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to support seasonal launches and campaigns.
  
• Use data and insight, including social and digital trends, to inform product decisions.
  
• Lead, coach, and inspire a small team to deliver outstanding results.
  

The ideal Senior Buyer will bring:

• Demonstrable success in a buying role at senior level within retail.
  
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance creativity with data-driven decision making.
  
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
  
• Knowledge of the full product lifecycle, including seasonal planning.
  
• Confidence working across multi-channel retail, with an eye for innovation.
  
• Experience leading or mentoring a team.
  

Why Join?
This is a chance to step into a visible, high-impact Senior Buyer role where your decisions will directly influence customer experience and commercial performance. You'll be part of a collaborative retail business with ambitious growth plans and the resources to bring them to life.

If you're an experienced Senior Buyer ready to take ownership of a category and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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