About this role
Quest Search & Selection are looking for a commercially focused Senior Buying Manager to join a product-led business that is an independent retail business with a strong national presence.
This established retail business combines a long heritage with a commercially driven approach to product, sourcing, category development and customer experience. The role offers hands-on leadership and ownership of category strategy, product development, range planning, stock, margin and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities of this Senior Buying Managerrole -
Leads product strategy, sourcing, range development and successful in-store launches.Drives sales, margin, stock and overall commercial performance.Develops and mentors the team, building strong commercial capability.Uses customer, market and competitor insight to optimise product ranges.Manages supplier, distribution and logistics relationships and costs.Ensures product compliance with relevant legislation and certification.Builds relationships with retail locations, suppliers and key stakeholders.Supports wider strategic and commercial projects as required. To be successful in this Senior Buying Managerrole -
Ideally having experience within buying, category, merchandising, management or product developmentExperience within home, lifestyle, garden, seasonal, furniture would be particularly relevantYou must be operating as a Lead, Manager or Head of level Leadership qualities are essential as you are leading a team of 4 people (within buying & mrchandising) Need to drive to visit stores and suppliers etc Commercially strong and confident working with sales, margin, stock and KPI dataExperience developing and selecting product rangesStrong supplier management and negotiation skillsStrong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage competing demandsConfident challenging existing thinking and identifying new opportunities Benefits of this Senior Buying Managerrole -
Car allowance £6,500 per yearBonus (non-contractual) up to 20% of salary Pension -6% contributions Private medical insurance DiscountHybrid working, typically 1-2 days per week in the officeRegular supplier, store and trade-show exposure If you are an experienced Head of Category, Category Manager, Senior Buyer or Buying Manager looking for a broader leadership role, please apply today!
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.