Buyer

Ref: AS2667057

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

£50,000

• Permanent
• Category Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Consumer Goods Product Development

About the candidate

A commercially minded buying and category professional with strong experience across consumer goods, home appliances, consumer electronics and floorcare products. They bring a hands-on background in sourcing, supplier management, product development and category strategy, with a clear focus on improving product performance, quality and profitability.

They are confident working cross-functionally with suppliers, marketing, logistics and product teams, and have a strong track record of spotting market trends, launching successful products and mentoring junior colleagues in fast-paced environments.

What makes them great?

• Proven Commercial Impact: Helped deliver an approximate 30% increase in market share within a home appliances category through product strategy, innovation and trend-led decision-making.
• Strong Sales Growth: Drove around 20% year-on-year category sales growth across a consumer electronics portfolio through market analysis, benchmarking and improved product assortment.
• Collaborative Leadership: Confident leading cross-functional teams and supporting junior colleagues, helping to create a positive and joined-up working culture.

Areas of expertise

• Category Management: Experienced in developing and delivering product strategies across home appliances and consumer electronics, using market insight to improve range performance.
• Sourcing & Supplier Management: Skilled in supplier negotiations, product specification management and building strong supplier relationships to improve quality, cost and lead times.
• Product Development: Hands-on involvement in end-to-end product launches, from market research and trend analysis through to supplier engagement and launch delivery.