Senior Mattress Buyer - Strategy & Negotiation Lead

John Lewis Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail partnership seeks an experienced Buyer to join its Mattress buying team. You will be responsible for strategic purchasing decisions, managing supplier relations, and ensuring the commercial success of product ranges. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a background in retail buying for both own brand and branded categories. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days in the office and offers competitive salary up to £58,000.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in retail with own brand and branded categories.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage product range and pricing strategies.
• Develop strong supplier relationships.
• Optimize buying based on market data.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

A leading UK retail partnership seeks an experienced Buyer to join its Mattress buying team. You will be responsible for strategic purchasing decisions, managing supplier relations, and ensuring the commercial success of product ranges. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a background in retail buying for both own brand and branded categories. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days in the office and offers competitive salary up to £58,000.