Tiles Category Buyer: Shape a High-Impact Range

Victorian Plumbing; Leyland; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Plumbing in Leyland is creating a new Category Buyer - Tiles role to own our floor and wall tile offering, drive margins, and shape the growth of this key category. You will curate ranges, build supplier partnerships, and negotiate terms with global manufacturers while coordinating across our North West sites.

Based at our Leyland HQ with occasional travel, you will stay ahead of interior design trends, identify gaps, and lead launches that delight customers and strengthen our

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience in tiles, bathrooms, or hard surfaces.
• Strong financial acumen with margin growth.
• Deep knowledge of tile materials and trends.
• Excellent communication for global vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own the tile category strategy across ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and outdoor ranges.
• Source and negotiate with domestic and international manufacturers to secure exclusive lines and pricing.
• Manage category margins, review sales data, and optimise range profitability.
• Identify trends and opportunities at trade events and in the market.
• Collaborate with North West teams to ensure launches and stock availability.

Skills

Buying experience

Commercial instincts

Product knowledge

Relationship building

Willingness to travel

Job description

Victorian Plumbing in Leyland is creating a new Category Buyer - Tiles role to own our floor and wall tile offering, drive margins, and shape the growth of this key category. You will curate ranges, build supplier partnerships, and negotiate terms with global manufacturers while coordinating across our North West sites.

Based at our Leyland HQ with occasional travel, you will stay ahead of interior design trends, identify gaps, and lead launches that delight customers and strengthen our