Job Description
Unleash Your Buying Power: Senior Buyer opportunities at Robert Dyas
Are you a dynamic, results-driven individual with a pulse on the latest tech trends and a passion for shaping the retail landscape? Or a passion for Workshop and DIY?
If you're ready to step up and drive massive growth in one of the UK's most loved retailers, this is your moment.
Robert Dyas, a leading retailer of Garden & Outdoor, DIY, Electricals, and Homeware, is searching for exceptional Senior Buyers to join our future-focused team.
This is your chance to:
* Lead the way: Contribute to and execute strategic plans that drive sales, income, and profitability within our stores.
* Become a product guru: Develop exciting and innovative product ranges that keep our customers coming back for more.
* Be a master negotiator: Secure the best deals with suppliers to maximise profitability.
* Embrace growth: Play a key role in our expansion across this category.
* Develop expertise in your markets: Maximise the latest social media trends to understand changing consumer behaviour and consistently introduce new, innovative and culturally relevant products.
* Lead and collaborate: Provide line management for a team of Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Admins, while working closely with Merchandising to optimise stock levels.
We're looking for someone who:
* Is a highly organised and experienced Senior Buyer with a proven track record of translating market trends into sales success.
* Possesses strong analytical skills and experience with budgeting and reporting.
* Has a deep understanding of multi-channel retail and a history of delivering growth in this environment.
* Understands the product lifecycle in a seasonal business.
* Has at least 3 years of experience in Buying/Product Selection at a senior level.
* Excels at negotiation, consistently exceeding targets for margins, profit, and growth.