I am currently recruiting a Senior Category Buyer for a well-known fast paced UK retailer

You will be responsible for building innovative, trend-led product ranges, managing supplier relationships to maximise margin, and identifying new growth opportunities.

Key duties include:

Full P&L accountability for the category, driving sales, margin and cash performance. Develop and execute a clear, data-led category strategy aligned to commercial goals.

Optimise range, pricing and promotions using trading insight and customer data.

Manage the full product lifecycle in a promotional retail environment.

Source and negotiate with suppliers to improve margin, terms and exclusive opportunities

Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Commercial, Retail and Marketing to maximise execution and growth.

Key Requirements

Having experience as Senior Buyer in branded buying.

Background across branded, non-fashion categories

Strong commercial acumen

Solid negotiator skills

Easily able to build strong supplier relationships