Senior Buying Manager - Pets

Quest Search and Selection Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hiring agency in London is seeking a Senior Buying Manager for the Pet product assortment. This role involves driving business development, analyzing category performance, and maintaining supplier relationships in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of buying experience in the Pet category and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a 15% bonus, travel allowance, and private health insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

15% bonus

Monthly travel allowance

Laptop

Up to 7-9% pension contribution

Private health insurance

Meal allowances

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years experience in buying/category management, ideally at a senior level.
• Experience in the Pet category with strong supplier relationships.
• Retail or eCommerce background with knowledge of the UK market.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development with brands and suppliers.
• Analyze category metrics for sourcing gaps.
• Maintain optimal inventory and manage relationships.

Skills

Business development

Analytical skills

Supplier relationship management

Strategic purchasing

Knowledge of UK market

Job description

Overview

Quest Search and Selection is currently looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Buying Manager to lead the Pet product assortment. Products will include Pet Food & Treats (Dry and wet food), Accessories & Equipment (Collars and leashes), Feeding & Watering Supplies (Storage container and water bowls) etc. The business is for a retail e-commerce platform with operations in the UK & Europe, growing their FMCG category team. Their advanced technology offers fast and reliable delivery services, within hours or by the next day. With 1st class, supply chain at its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

The roles & responsibilities

The roles & responsibilities of this Senior Buying Manager Pets role:

• Business development efforts with brands and suppliers, successfully onboarding market-leading partners.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of category metrics to identify sourcing gaps and define strategies for supplier and performance improvement.
• Led purchasing and sales initiatives for the Pet product category, driving performance across key KPIs.
• Maintained optimal inventory levels through proactive stock monitoring and replenishment planning.
• Developed and implemented end-to-end sales strategies, including pricing models and promotional campaigns to drive revenue growth.
• Identified and secured new supplier partnerships, managed ongoing relationships, negotiated commercial terms and ensured data accuracy.
• Curated product selections aligned with consumer trends, seasonal demand, and usage occasions to enhance category relevance.

The qualifications

The qualifications of this Senior Buying Manager Pets Role:

• Have 4 -7 + year experience within buying / category management, ideally operating at a senior or manager level.
• That you must have must current or past experience within the Pet category & have strong supplier relationships.
• You must come from a retail, eCommerce, Marketplace or Supplier background with strong knowledge of the UK market within this category.
• Strong customer understanding backed by deep market insight and a solid track record in strategic purchasing.
• Well-established network of supplier relationships across the Pet industry.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to data accuracy and a structured, logical approach to problem-solving.
• Results-driven, innovative, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to contributing meaningfully to business objectives.

Benefits

The benefits for this Senior Buying Manager Pets:

• Hybrid working, WFO - 3 - 5 days - This is key to not to miss out on collaboration working, so will require more office than home working.
• 15% bonus
• Monthly travel Allowance
• Laptop
• Up to 7-9% pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Meal allowances
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact

This is a great opportunity to own something and build growth in a corporate yet entrepreneurial startup environment with like-minded people! If this role sounds like you then please apply with the reference no. JO-93/C

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.