Buying Manager - Typo Global Support Centre
Core
Lead the vision, strategy, and performance of Typo's Stationery category, owning the full product lifecycle from concept to trading performance.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Stationery)
Builds
Stationery products (notebooks, pens, desk essentials, creative tools) for global retail
Domain
Retail / Stationery / Lifestyle
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
product strategy, trend forecasting, market analysis, supplier negotiation, category performance management, team leadership
Preferred skills
experience in stationery, lifestyle, gifting, or creative products, strong eye for design and innovation
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Build and execute insight-led product strategy; Own full product lifecycle from concept to profitability; Use trend forecasting and market analysis to identify growth opportunities; Drive category performance across sales, margin, and range expansion; Collaborate with Design, Planning, Marketing, and Production teams; Manage supplier relationships and negotiate sustainable outcomes; Champion innovation to evolve the category
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership