Senior Buyer - Homeware, DIY, Gardening, Home Fragrance & Seasonal, Leeds
Client: Elevation Recruitment Group
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ab4b45efda98
Job Views: 11
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior Buyer
Since 2009, United Brands has been a leader in wholesale trading, sourcing and distributing branded products across various categories including Homeware, DIY, Garden, Home Fragrance, and Seasonal goods. With over 40 years of combined experience, their team specializes in end-of-line, closeouts, and clearance products from top brands, offering an extensive range for all home categories.
United Brands is committed to integrity, transparency, and tailored client service, supporting both suppliers and customers with logistics and financial transparency. Working with the company provides exposure to globally recognized brands and high-quality products.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Build and maintain supplier relationships, sourcing stock from new and existing suppliers domestically and internationally.
* Drive the P&L and contribute to the company's growth and product offering.
* Engage in cold calling, visiting trade fairs, networking, and meetings to source new suppliers.
* Manage key accounts and develop relationships with global supply chains.
* Research new product opportunities and attend domestic and international exhibitions.
* Negotiate prices and terms to secure competitive deals.
Candidate Attributes:
* Experience in stock clearance or discount wholesale trade.
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Ability to build and maintain productive supplier relationships.
* Minimum 3 years' experience in relevant buying roles.
* Experience with products from gifting, DIY, garden, homeware, and seasonal categories.
Package:
* Potential bonus up to £10k in the first year, with an uncapped OTE of £70K in the second year.
* Expenses, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, early finish on Fridays, free parking, pension scheme.
* Location: Leeds.
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