Strategic Category Buyer (Maternity Cover)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a Buyer to oversee a specific buying area. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage categories' performance, and work collaboratively with internal teams to drive sales and maximize profitability. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent relationship-building abilities, and a deep understanding of product and market dynamics. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where flexibility is key.

Qualifications

• Highly knowledgeable about product and market trends.
• Effective in building relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic commercial skills.
• Excellent communicator with influencing skills.
• Customer focused with good taste and instincts.
• Numerate with a commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specific buying categories and manage their performance.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with internal teams for effective brand onboarding.
• Analyze performance to manage existing brands effectively.
• Support Buying Director on pop-up activations and brand launches.

Skills

Product/market understanding

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Commercial acumen

Excel proficiency

Job description

A leading retail organization is seeking a Buyer to oversee a specific buying area. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage categories' performance, and work collaboratively with internal teams to drive sales and maximize profitability. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent relationship-building abilities, and a deep understanding of product and market dynamics. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where flexibility is key.