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Senior Buyer - General MerchandiseRise Resourcing • London, England, GB
Senior Buyer - General Merchandise

Senior Buyer - General Merchandise

Rise Resourcing • London, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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I am currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer/ Senior Buyer to join a much loved and well-established UK retailer based within their South London Head Office.

A leading retailer specialising in Home, Garden & Leisure products are looking for a commercial and forward-thinking Buyer/Senior Buyer to join their business, to take responsibility for one of their largest product categories.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the range strategy to maximise the budgeted financial business targets ensuring the right products are purchased at the correct prices and within the relevant time frames. Some of your duties will include.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maximising the delivery of the Sales / Margin & Stock turn of your category range to deliver a market beating product and seasonal proposition.
  • Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
  • Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices to improve margins
  • Responsible for buying both Own Brand and Branded ranges
  • Ensuring selected product lines achieve availability timeframes
  • Deliver an inviting & practical product range that is in line with current trends on design and lifestyle
  • Presenting product range & trend information to the Senior Management team
  • Monitoring & reviewing competitor information to ensure your product area stays relevant in a changing market
  • Working alongside other departments i.e. Marketing, eCommerce & Retail outlets to plan successful future lines
  • Managing your category budget
  • Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines

Key requirements for the role

  • Proven previous experience as a Buyer within a retail environment is essential, experience within Home, Electricals or Seasonal is preferred but not essential, General Merchandise experience required.
  • Branded buying experience essential.
  • Good level of Education
  • Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
  • Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing seasonal retail market.
  • Excellent numerical ability, with an analytical mindset
  • Strong IT skills including MS Office

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Purchasing and Management

Industries

  • Retail
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