Senior Buyer - Technology & Consumer Electronics

Rise Resourcing; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for Technology & Consumer Electronics. The role focuses on maximizing sales and stock turn by building strong supplier relationships and driving category growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in buying, excellent communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively. This position offers full-time employment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Trader, especially in electricals / SDA / TECH sector.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced retail market.

Responsibilities

• Maximise delivery of Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Source suppliers & negotiate best cost prices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Strong IT skills

Ability to influence

Education

Good level of Education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Buyer - Technology & Consumer Electronics

London (Hybrid working available)

I'm seeking a talented Senior Buyer to join a well-established and highly reputable retailer within their retail function. The ideal candidate will have experience buying Technology and/or Consumer Electronics and will be able to bring with them an established supplier network within this space. Tech is an evolving category for the retailer, with a lot of scope for expansion. This would be an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious Buyer to drive category growth and make a significant impact on sales.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition.
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins.
• Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges.
• Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes.
• Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle.
• Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
• Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market.
• Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines.
• Managing your category budget
• Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.

Qualifications

• Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Trader, General Merchandise is essential / electricals / SDA / TECH sector is preferred
• Good level of Education
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market.
• Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Purchasing

Industries

Retail