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 development
• Experience within home, lifestyle, garden, seasonal, furniture would be particularly relevant
• You 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 data
• Experience developing and selecting product ranges
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage competing demands
• Confident challenging existing thinking and identifying new opportunities

Benefits of this Senior Buying Managerrole -

• Car allowance £6,500 per year
• Bonus (non-contractual) up to 20% of salary
• Pension -6% contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Discount
• Hybrid working, typically 1-2 days per week in the office
• Regular 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.