Senior Buyer

Michael Page; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Buyer to lead product strategies in the homeware sector. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and implement category strategies while driving performance across multiple product areas. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of the homeware market, ensuring that exciting and commercially viable ranges are developed. Join a supportive team in the vibrant area of Salford and take the next step in your career with a company known for its quality products and exceptional service.

Benefits

Career Progression

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying role within the home and lifestyle sector.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead product, sourcing & brand strategy to maximize performance.
• Innovate product opportunities and maintain high product knowledge.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

Commercial Awareness

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Retail Software

Procurement Software

Job description

• Join a fast-growing business in Manchester
• Apply now if you have homeware and furniture experience

About Our Client

Our client is a medium-sized organisation in the retail industry. They are an online home shopping company based in Worsley, known for their extensive range of quality products and exceptional customer service.

Job Description

• Lead the product, sourcing & brand strategy.
• To lead and implement product category strategies and to maximise performance & KPI's across multiple product areas.
• To drive and implement clear fashion trends to ensure exciting and commercial ranges are created across the appropriate customer group.
• Achieve a bought-in margin (BIM) that supports market competitive prices, sales targets and a good, better, best range that is in line with competition that achieves the Dept BIM.
• To innovate & implement in terms of product opportunity, range and attributes through strategic thinking.
• Input into the development of the Supplier strategy for your departments.
• To regularly seek out and meet new Suppliers to understand the Global Market, and act upon the opportunities within.
• Take ownership of omni-channel Trading across all customer facias.
• To strategically plan to react and trade to sales on volume lines by working closely with the Merchandising teams.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge and commercial awareness.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Buyer should have:

• Experience in a buying role within the home and lifestyle sector.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, preferably FE.
• A strong commercial awareness and understanding of the homeware market.
• Ability and commitment to working in a fully office-based role.
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using retail and procurement software.

What's on Offer

• An estimated salary range of £45,000 to £60,000 GBP per annum, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
• Room for career progression within the retail industry.
• Located in the vibrant area of Salford.

If you are a dedicated and ambitious Senior Buyer looking to make a significant impact in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic chance to join a reputable company and take the next step in your career.