Quest Search & Selection are currently looking for a Senior Buying Manager - Household Cleaning Products. Here you will be responsible to lead the category, delivering top-quality products at competitive prices for UK consumers. You'll develop supplier relationships, shape category strategy, and drive growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
The business is working with a global ecommerce retail platforms that has operations in the UK & Europe & that are currently growing their FMCG category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.
The roles and responsibilities of this Senior Buying Manager - Household Cleaning Products role:
* Lead the buying and sales activity for the Household, Laundry & cleaning products category. This category will include (but not exhaustive) Detergents, Sprays, wipes, polishes, cloths/scourers. bleach, washing powder/ capsules & conditions and stain removers .
* Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
* Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board.
* Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
* Negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies, validate fees, and ensure accurate data maintenance.
* Curate and select category-specific products that align with consumer demand and usage scenarios.
* Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.
Qualifications required for this Senior Buying Manager Homecare and Cleaning role:
* 4 -7 + year experience within buying /category management, ideally operating at a senior or manager level.
* Expensive category, Merchandising or Buying experience within Household & Laundry categories as mentioned above.
* Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
* You must come from a retail, eCommerce, Marketplace or Supplier background with strong knowledge of the UK market within this category
* Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking.
* Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organisational goals.
Benefits of joining this Senior Buying Manager Homecare and Cleaning role:
* Salary between £70,000 - £90,000
* Travel allowance
* Up to 8% pension contribution
* 15% Bonus
* Hybrid working or WIO – 3 – 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out on collaboration working, so will require more office than home working.)
* Private health insurance
* Lunch allowance
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and expanding business. If this sounds like you apply today!