Senior Buyer

Zachary Daniels; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multi-channel retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer to shape product ranges across Home & Garden. This role involves maximizing sales, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with marketing teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail buying, strong commercial acumen, and experience mentoring teams. This is a high-impact role with significant influence on customer experience and business growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable success in a buying role at a senior level within retail.
• Strong commercial acumen balanced with data-driven decision making.
• Confidence working across multi-channel retail with an eye for innovation.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver product strategies that maximize sales and profit.
• Identify and source best-selling ranges, responding to changing consumer trends.
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best terms and drive margin improvement.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising for seasonal launches.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Creativity

Team leadership

Trend analysis

Job description

This range is provided by Zachary Daniels. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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:

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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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Retail

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion