Senior Buyer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | London |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - Buying |
| Salary | GBP70000 - GBP90000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH34267_1769616793 |
- Description
Senior Buyer | Retail | Seasonal / GM / Electrical / DIY | Up to £80k Basic
An established, multi-channel retail business is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to take ownership of key categories and play a central role in shaping future ranges.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially driven buyer who enjoys building profitable assortments, reacting to fast-moving trends and using insight to influence product direction. The role offers real autonomy and visibility within a business investing in growth and innovation.
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for driving category performance from strategy through to execution. Key areas of responsibility include:
Creating and delivering product strategies that drive sales, margin and customer relevance
Identifying emerging trends and translating them into compelling, commercial ranges
Sourcing and selecting products with a strong eye on value, differentiation and speed to market
Leading supplier negotiations to secure competitive terms and improve profitability
Owning range planning, forecasting and stock management across seasonal cycles
Working closely with marketing and merchandising teams to support launches and campaigns
Using performance data, customer insight and social trends to inform buying decisions
Leading, developing and motivating a small buying team
This role will suit a Senior Buyer who brings:
A proven track record in a senior buying role within retail
Strong commercial instincts and confidence balancing creativity with data-led decisions
Excellent supplier management and negotiation experience
Solid understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, including seasonal planning
Experience operating within multi-channel retail environments
The ability to lead, coach and develop others
This is a standout opportunity to step into a visible Senior Buyer position where your decisions will directly shape product ranges, customer engagement and commercial outcomes.
You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking retailer with ambitious growth plans and the support to execute them.
If you're a Senior Buyer looking for ownership, influence and the chance to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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