Senior Buyer Retail Seasonal / GM / Electrical / DIY Up to 80k Basic
An established, multi-channel retail business is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to take ownership of key categories and play a central role in shaping future ranges.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially driven buyer who enjoys building profitable assortments, reacting to fast-moving trends and using insight to influence product direction. The role offers real autonomy and visibility within a business investing in growth and innovation.
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for driving category performance from strategy through to execution. Key areas of responsibility include:
* Creating and delivering product strategies that drive sales, margin and customer relevance
* Identifying emerging trends and translating them into compelling, commercial ranges
* Sourcing and selecting products with a strong eye on value, differentiation and speed to market
* Leading supplier negotiations to secure competitive terms and improve profitability
* Owning range planning, forecasting and stock management across seasonal cycles
* Working closely with marketing and merchandising teams to support launches and campaigns
* Using performance data, customer insight and social trends to inform buying decisions
* Leading, developing and motivating a small buying team
This role will suit a Senior Buyer who brings:
* A proven track record in a senior buying role within retail
* Strong commercial instincts and confidence balancing creativity with data-led decisions
* Excellent supplier management and negotiation experience
* Solid understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, including seasonal planning
* Experience operating within multi-channel retail environments
* The ability to lead, coach and develop others
This is a standout opportunity to step into a visible Senior Buyer position where your decisions will directly shape product ranges, customer engagement and commercial outcomes.
You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking retailer with ambitious growth plans and the support to execute them.
If you're a Senior Buyer looking for ownership, influence and the chance to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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