Senior Buyer
Core
Lead end-to-end buying and product development to deliver commercially successful product ranges aligned with brand vision and market trends.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Product & Sourcing)
Builds
Seasonal product ranges for retail customers
Domain
Retail / Homewares & Lifestyle
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy, supplier negotiation, product development, sales analysis, critical path management, stakeholder collaboration, team mentoring, retail buying systems
Preferred skills
Experience in homewares/lifestyle, trade fair representation, data-driven decision making
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category buying strategies; Source and negotiate with local and international suppliers; Manage product development timelines from concept to launch; Analyse sales performance and market trends; Collaborate with Planning, Creative, Supply Chain, and Marketing teams; Mentor Buying Coordinators; Represent the brand at trade fairs and supplier visits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities