Senior Buyer - Electronics

Keplin Group Limited; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 2 days/week

Birthday leave

Employee discounts

Quarterly socials

On-site parking

Collaborative culture

International travel

Job summary

Keplin Group in Uxbridge is seeking a Buyer to own electronics sourcing end to end, negotiating with Far East suppliers and shaping our product range. You will manage supplier relationships, ensure on-time delivery, and support product development with market insights.

Reporting to the Category Manager, you will work across 12+ categories, identify opportunities, and represent Keplin at trade shows. Hybrid work (2 days from home) and travel abroad are part of the role.

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.

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.

Skills

OEM electronics

Supplier negotiation

Far East sourcing

Account management

Market trend analysis

Multi-category buying

Negotiation skills

Education

3 years minimum experience in electronics buying

Job description

Keplin Group is hiring a 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

• Hybrid working - 2 days per week from home
• Birthday leave, on top of a competitive annual leave allowance
• Employee discounts on Keplin products
• Quarterly staff socials and celebrations
• On-site parking
• A genuinely collaborative, inclusive culture
• Real opportunity to travel internationally and grow your career as we scale