Electronics Buyer | Keplin Group Limited | Uxbridge, Hybrid | £30,000–£34,000
Keplin Group is hiring an Electronics Buyer to join our growing team at Blake House, Cowley Business Park, Uxbridge.
We’re a fast-moving, multi-brand consumer goods business selling across Shopify, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and D2C – with licensed partnerships including Disney and Bluey. This role sits at the heart of our product strategy: sourcing directly from Far East suppliers, shaping our electronics range, and helping us stay ahead of what UK consumers want next.
If you want a buying career that involves real supplier negotiation, international travel, and genuine influence over what we sell, not just processing orders, then read on.
The Role
Reporting to the Category Manager, you’ll take ownership of sourcing and procuring electronics products end to end. You’ll build and manage supplier relationships across the Far East, negotiate on price and quality, and make sure goods land on time. Strong knowledge of Far East sourcing and product development is essential – Mandarin language skills are a big plus.
Beyond sourcing, you’ll work across 12+ categories, analysing market trends and spotting product opportunities before they’re obvious, managing purchase orders, and working closely with logistics to keep the supply chain running smoothly. Your work will directly shape Keplin’s product portfolio and competitive position in the UK market.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supplier Management & Procurement
- Source and negotiate with Far East suppliers to secure competitive pricing and quality
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies
Retail Account Development
- Identify and secure opportunities with major UK retailers, wholesalers, and independents
- Build long-term partnerships through strong account management
Business Development & Strategy
- Execute buying strategies to maximise market penetration across categories
- Analyse data and market trends to inform commercial decisions
Product & Category Expertise
- Advise on product selection and trend-led opportunities
- Support retail partners with category insights and expertise across 12+ categories
Sales & Revenue Growth
- Drive sales volumes through effective negotiation and market knowledge
- Provide customers with insights that support their own revenue growth
Events & Trade Shows
- Represent Keplin at major UK and international trade shows, including Spring Fair and Autumn Fair
- Present to buyers and build new commercial relationships
✅ What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in OEM electronics buying
- A proven track record sourcing and negotiating with Far East suppliers
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of consumer and market trends
- Confidence analysing sales and trend data to inform buying decisions
- Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Mandarin language skills
- Experience in FMCG or consumer goods sectors
- Previous exposure to working with UK retailers and wholesalers
- Experience in product development and presentation
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £30,000–£34,000
- Hybrid working – 2 days per week from home
- Birthday leave, on top of a competitive annual leave allowance
- Employee discounts on Keplin products
- Quarterly staff socials and celebrations
- On-site parking
- A genuinely collaborative, inclusive culture
- Real opportunity to travel internationally and grow your career as we scale
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your up to date CV and by asking a few short questions.
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