Senior Buyer - Homeware, DIY, Gardening, Home Fragrance & Seasonal

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work with globally recognized brands in homeware, DIY, and seasonal products. You will be responsible for building strong supplier relationships, negotiating competitive deals, and driving the company's growth. With a potential bonus and uncapped earnings, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a company that values integrity and transparency, and be part of a team that is committed to excellence in sourcing and distribution.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Free parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in relevant buying roles.
• Experience with products from gifting, DIY, garden, homeware, and seasonal categories.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain supplier relationships, sourcing stock from new and existing suppliers.
• Negotiate prices and terms to secure competitive deals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Research

Education

Experience in Buying Roles

Experience in Stock Clearance

Job description

Senior Buyer - Homeware, DIY, Gardening, Home Fragrance & Seasonal, Leeds

Client: Elevation Recruitment Group

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ab4b45efda98

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Buyer

Since 2009, United Brands has been a leader in wholesale trading, sourcing and distributing branded products across various categories including Homeware, DIY, Garden, Home Fragrance, and Seasonal goods. With over 40 years of combined experience, their team specializes in end-of-line, closeouts, and clearance products from top brands, offering an extensive range for all home categories.

United Brands is committed to integrity, transparency, and tailored client service, supporting both suppliers and customers with logistics and financial transparency. Working with the company provides exposure to globally recognized brands and high-quality products.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain supplier relationships, sourcing stock from new and existing suppliers domestically and internationally.
• Drive the P&L and contribute to the company's growth and product offering.
• Engage in cold calling, visiting trade fairs, networking, and meetings to source new suppliers.
• Manage key accounts and develop relationships with global supply chains.
• Research new product opportunities and attend domestic and international exhibitions.
• Negotiate prices and terms to secure competitive deals.

Candidate Attributes:

• Experience in stock clearance or discount wholesale trade.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive supplier relationships.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in relevant buying roles.
• Experience with products from gifting, DIY, garden, homeware, and seasonal categories.

Package:

• Potential bonus up to £10k in the first year, with an uncapped OTE of £70K in the second year.
• Expenses, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, early finish on Fridays, free parking, pension scheme.
• Location: Leeds.