Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British retailer is seeking a passionate Senior Buyer to shape the future of retail. The role involves driving sales through innovative product plans, developing exciting product ranges, and securing deals with suppliers. Candidates should have a proven track record in buying, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and over 3 years of experience in a senior buying role. This is a dynamic opportunity to make an impact in the home and garden sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer with a track record of translating trends into sales success.
• Strong analytical skills and budgeting/reporting experience.
• Deep understanding of multi-channel retail and a history of delivering growth.
• Knowledge of seasonal product lifecycles.
• 3+ years of experience in buying/product selection at a senior level.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a consistent record of exceeding targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profitability through innovative product plans.
• Develop exciting product ranges.
• Secure top deals with suppliers.
• Champion category growth by leveraging trends.
• Lead and collaborate with a team of buyers and admins.

Skills

Trendspotting

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Retail knowledge

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Shape the Future of Retail at Robert Dyas!

Are you a trendspotting mastermind with a knack for building bestselling product ranges? We're looking for a passionate Senior Buyer to join our team at Robert Dyas, a leading British Home & Garden retailer.

In this dynamic role, you'll:

• Be a strategic leader, driving sales and profitability through innovative product plans.
• Develop exciting product ranges that keep customers coming back for more.
• Secure top deals with suppliers, maximising profit margins.
• Champion category growth, capitalising on the latest trends.
• Leverage social media insights to identify hot new products.
• Lead and collaborate with a team of buyers and admins, optimising stock levels.

To thrive here, you'll need:

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer with a track record of translating trends into sales success.
• Strong analytical skills and budgeting/reporting experience.
• Deep understanding of multi-channel retail and a history of delivering growth.
• Knowledge of seasonal product lifecycles.
• 3+ years of experience in buying/product selection at a senior level.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a consistent record of exceeding targets.

Ready to shape the shopping experience? Apply today!