Senior Buyer
South Birmingham (Hybrid working available)
Up to £75,000
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a successful specialist retailer at their Birmingham Head Office.
They are looking for a commercial Senior Buyer to join the business and to be responsible for one of the largest categories within the division.
Reporting into the Head of Buying some of your duties will include.
- 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.
- 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.
Key requirements for the role.
- Proven previous experience as a Senior Buyer within a fast paced retail environment
- 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.
If you think you have the right experience please get in touch and apply today.