Senior Buyer

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multi-channel retailer is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to shape product ranges in Home & Garden. This high-impact role requires negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and team leadership. Join a collaborative environment with ambitious growth plans. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, apply today.

Qualifications

• Success in a senior buying role within retail.
• Experience managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of the product lifecycle including seasonal planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategies to maximize sales and profit.
• Source bestselling ranges responding to consumer trends.
• Negotiate with suppliers for better terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Creativity

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

How to Apply

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.