Senior Buyer

Zachary Daniels; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer to shape future product ranges across SDA. The role involves developing product strategies, sourcing bestselling ranges, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with marketing teams. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in retail buying, strong commercial acumen, and negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £90k and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Creativity

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Senior Buyer - SDA | UK Retailer | up to £90k Basic | Hybrid

A well-established multi-channel retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer to play a key role in shaping future product ranges across SDA. 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

• 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.