Senior Buyer - Small Domestic Appliances - London

CVUK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive product strategy for Small Domestic Appliances. Your responsibilities include leading buying strategies, developing profitable product ranges, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of multi-channel retail. A competitive salary package and hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working model

Generous staff discount

Career development opportunities

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience at Senior Buyer level.
• Proven track record of delivering profitable ranges.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the buying strategy and product planning.
• Develop commercially viable ranges aligned with customer demand.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Senior Buyer to lead the development of innovative, profitable product ranges within Small Domestic Appliances.

This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the product strategy, building compelling assortments, and driving sales and profitability across multi-channel retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the buying strategy and product planning to deliver growth and maximise profit.
• Develop commercially viable ranges that align with customer demand and seasonal trends.
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure competitive cost prices and maintain margin targets.
• Monitor stock levels, manage budgets, and ensure optimal stock availability across all channels.
• Analyse sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for category growth.
• Leverage social and digital insights to identify emerging product trends and opportunities.
• Oversee the critical path, ensuring all ranges are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with a team of Buyers and Assistants, supporting their development.
• Present ranges, strategies, and results to senior management.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' experience at Senior Buyer level (ideally within home, electricals, or related categories).
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering profitable ranges.
• Excellent negotiation skills with experience building and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Analytical mindset with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.Solid understanding of multi-channel retail, including ecommerce.
• Knowledge of product lifecycles and seasonal buying.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing junior team members.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working model.
• Generous staff discount.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative working culture within a growing business.