Senior Buyer - Homeware

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Product team to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and lead a junior team. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and commercial awareness skills, with a focus on growing a product range and ensuring timely delivery of products.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Free Parking

Discount on products

Qualifications

• Established Buyer, Senior Buyer, or similar role required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills critical.
• Ability to grow a product range independently.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Lead junior team members including Junior and Assistant Buyers.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Analytical

Creative

Commercial awareness

Understanding of supply chain

Administrative skills

IT skills

Education

Experience as Established Buyer or Senior Buyer

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Free Parking ; Close to transport links
• Early Finish on a Friday

About Our Client

A growing Retailer are seeking to a Senior Buyer to the Product team They sell a variety of trend led product and due to strong sales / growth expand the Buying team. The company products have featured in the press having been prasied by customers for their stylish offering.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams to promote products.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure product availability and timely delivery.
• Comply with all relevant industry regulations.
• Manage junior members of your team which will include, Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Buying Admin Assistants
• Provide insightful feedback and reporting to senior management.
• Presenting ideas / future trends to Head of / Company Directories

The Successful Applicant

• Currently an Established Buyer, Senior Buyer or similar
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Analytical
• Solid commercial awareness
• Creative
• Understanding of the supply chain
• Ability to independently grow a product range
• Administrative and accuracy skills
• IT skills including Excel

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Free Parking , Close to transport links
• Discount on product

Senior Buyer - Homeware

Senior Buyer - Homeware

Senior Buyer - Homeware