Senior Buyer – Technology & Consumer Electronics
London (Hybrid working available)
I'm seeking a talented Senior Buyer to join a well-established and highly reputable retailer within their retail function.The ideal candidate will have experience buying Technology and/or Consumer Electronics and will be able to bring with them an established supplier network within this space. Tech is an evolving category for the retailer, with a lot of scope for expansion. This would be an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious Buyer to drive category growth and make a significant impact on sales.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition.
- Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
- Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins.
- Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges.
- Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes.
- Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle.
- Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
- Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market.
- Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines.
- Managing your category budget
- Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
Qualifications
- Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Trader, General Merchandise is essential / electricals / SDA / TECH sector is preferred
- Good level of Education
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
- Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market.
- Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset.
- Strong IT skills including MS Office.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Purchasing
Industries
Retail
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London (Hybrid working available)
I’m seeking a talented Senior Buyer to join a well-established and highly reputable retailer within their retail function.The ideal candidate will have experience buying Technology and/or Consumer Electronics and will be able to bring with them an established supplier network within this space. Tech is an evolving category for the retailer, with a lot of scope for expansion. This would be an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious Buyer to drive category growth and make a significant impact on sales.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition.
- Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
- Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins.
- Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges.
- Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes.
- Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle.
- Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
- Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market.
- Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines.
- Managing your category budget
- Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines.
Qualifications
- Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer / Trader, General Merchandise is essential / electricals / SDA / TECH sector is preferred
- Good level of Education
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team.
- Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market.
- Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset.
- Strong IT skills including MS Office.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Purchasing
Industries
Retail
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