Senior Buyer

B&M Retail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Access to colleague portal

Hospitality perks

Job summary

A leading retail company in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to enhance its Pet product category. In this full-time position, you will manage supplier relationships, oversee product ranges, and lead negotiations. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably with Pet category knowledge. Key responsibilities include sourcing products, analyzing market trends, and executing promotional events. Join a dynamic team and enjoy excellent benefits including store discounts and hospitality perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Senior Buyer level.
• Experience managing large, branded suppliers is essential.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and delivering growth.
• Experience managing large, branded suppliers essential.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and delivering growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Able to build productive relationships with stakeholders and Far East suppliers.
• Confident using data to interpret trends and drive decisions.
• A positive, self-motivated team player with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage the product range across multiple suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage costs.
• Plan and execute monthly promotional calendar.
• Analyse sales data, update reports, and support merchandisers with sales forecasting
• Collaborate with merchandisers and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate product delivery
• Plan and prepare for event sign-off meetings with the Head of Buying
• Plan the monthly promotional calendar and successfully execute sales-driving events
• Monitor competitor activity weekly and set retail prices accordingly
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Manage and develop a Junior Buyer and an Assistant Buyer

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Relationship building

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer to join the Pet category team at B&M.

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Senior Buyer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will take ownership of several core Pet categories, shaping and driving their commercial performance.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based 5 days a week at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and manage the product range across multiple suppliers
• Review existing products, introduce new lines, and identify market gaps
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pack sizes, packaging, lead times, promotions, cost prices, and joint business plans
• Analyse sales data, update reports, and support merchandisers with sales forecasting
• Collaborate with merchandisers and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate product delivery
• Plan and prepare for event sign‑off meetings with the Head of Buying
• Plan the monthly promotional calendar and successfully execute sales‑driving events
• Monitor competitor activity weekly and set retail prices accordingly
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Manage and develop a Junior Buyer and an Assistant Buyer

About You

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Senior Buyer level
• Pet buying experience or knowledge is desirable
• FOB importing experience is essential
• Experience managing large, branded suppliers is essential
• Proven track record of achieving targets and delivering growth
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
• Able to build productive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, including those in the Far East
• Confident using data to interpret trends and drive decisions
• A positive, self‑motivated team player with a flexible approach

Benefits

We offer a range of great benefits including store discounts, access to our colleague portal offering discounts across multiple retailers, hospitality perks, and much more! Find out more here: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

Equal Opportunities

B&M Retail is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.