Senior/Buying Manager - LDA (Large Domestic Appliances)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior/Buying Manager - LDA (Large Domestic Appliances), london

col-narrow-left

Client:

Quest Search and Selection

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Quest Search and Selection is partnering with one of the biggest ecommerce retail platforms. This e-commerce retail platform with operations in the UK & Europe, is currently growing their non-food category team! With first-class supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

As a Buying Manager – LDA (Large Domestic Appliances), you will be responsible for leading our Appliance category, delivering a compelling product assortment at the best value for UK consumers.

You’ll play a key role in shaping category direction, building strong supplier partnerships, and contributing to the expansion of a fast-growing e-commerce business.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a highly competitive LDA assortment, offering the best product selection at the most compelling value for consumers.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with suppliers to ensure access to top-performing, in-demand appliances.
• Shape and execute category strategies for managing a high-volume SKU count effectively and profitably.
• Lead end-to-end buying and commercial planning for the LDA category—covering product selection, sales forecasting, and lifecycle management.
• Drive business development by onboarding leading appliance brands and securing exclusive deals and promotional campaigns.
• Analyse performance metrics and identify sourcing gaps to enhance supplier output and category results.
• Negotiate pricing, trading terms, and cost efficiencies to maximise gross margin and profitability.
• Partner with international supply chain teams to secure logistical and operational support for product availability.

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in category management or buying within retail or e-commerce, with a focus on large domestic appliances or consumer electronics.
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Passion for the LDA category, with full ownership of the product range from strategy to execution.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, making quick and confident decisions.
• Strong understanding of UK consumers, market insights, and emerging trends.
• Existing supplier networks within household appliances and ability to foster new strategic partnerships.

Benefits:

• Bonus (x2 months)
• Phone & Tech
• Up to 7-9% pension contribution
• Hybrid working or WIO – 3–5 days in the office
• Diverse, inclusive environment with impact opportunities
• Private health insurance
• Free lunch!

This is a great opportunity to own and grow within a corporate yet entrepreneurial startup environment with like-minded people!