Senior Buyer

Keplin Group; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

50% employee discounts on Keplin ürüns

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Job summary

Keplin Group Limited in Uxbridge is hiring a Senior Buyer to join our growing team at Blake House, Cowley Business Park. You will lead sourcing of electronics from the Far East, negotiate with suppliers, and shape our product portfolio across UK markets.

This hybrid role offers two days per week from home, exposure to major retailers, and a dynamic, fast-moving environment with travel and trade shows. You will drive supplier negotiations, market analysis, and cross-category initiatives to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in OEM electronics buying.
• Proven track record sourcing and negotiating with Far East suppliers.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of consumer and market trends.
• Experience in FMCG or consumer goods sectors.
• Experience in product development and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with Far East suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies.
• Identify and secure opportunities with major UK retailers, wholesalers, and independents.
• Execute buying strategies to maximise market penetration across categories.
• Represent Keplin at major UK and international trade shows.

Skills

OEM electronics buying

Far East sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Market analysis

Job description

Senior Buyer | Keplin Group Limited | Uxbridge, Hybrid | Consumer Goods - Home appliances (Non-fashion)

Keplin Group is hiring a Senior Buyer to join our growing team at Blake House, Cowley Business Park, Uxbridge.

We're a fast-moving, multi-brand consumer goods business selling across Shopify, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and D2C - with licensed partnerships including Disney and Bluey. This role sits at the heart of our product strategy: sourcing directly from Far East suppliers, shaping our electronics range, and helping us stay ahead of what UK consumers want next.

If you want a buying career that involves real supplier negotiation, international travel, and genuine influence over what we sell, not just processing orders, then read on.

The Role

Reporting to the Category Manager, you'll take ownership of sourcing and procuring electronics products end to end. You'll build and manage supplier relationships across the Far East, negotiate on price and quality, and make sure goods land on time. Strong knowledge of Far East sourcing and product development is essential - Mandarin language skills are a big plus.

Beyond sourcing, you'll work across 12+ categories, analysing market trends and spotting product opportunities before they're obvious, managing purchase orders, and working closely with logistics to keep the supply chain running smoothly. Your work will directly shape Keplin's product portfolio and competitive position in the UK market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Source and negotiate with Far East suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies

Retail Account Development

• Identify and secure opportunities with major UK retailers, wholesalers, and independents
• Build long‑term partnerships through strong account management

Business Development & Strategy

• Execute buying strategies to maximise market penetration across categories
• Analyse data and market trends to inform commercial decisions

Product & Category Expertise

• Advise on product selection and trend‑led opportunities
• Support retail partners with category insights and expertise across 12+ categories
• Drive sales volumes through effective negotiation and market knowledge
• Provide customers with insights that support their own revenue growth

Events & Trade Shows

• Represent Keplin at major UK and international trade shows, including Spring Fair and Autumn Fair
• Present to buyers and build new commercial relationships

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years' experience in OEM electronics buying
• A proven track record sourcing and negotiating with Far East suppliers
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of consumer and market trends
• Confidence analysing sales and trend data to inform buying decisions
• Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in FMCG or consumer goods sectors
• Previous exposure to working with UK retailers and wholesalers
• Experience in product development and presentation

What We Offer

• Flexible working - choose your hours between 8:30am-5pm or 9:30am-6pm
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week from home
• Birthday leave, on top of a competitive annual leave allowance
• 50% employee discounts on Keplin products
• Quarterly staff socials and celebrations
• Free on-site parking
• Career progression opportunities as we scale
• A genuinely collaborative, inclusive culture