Buyer
Ref: AS2355219
Manchester, UK
£40,000
- Permanent
- Giftware Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Product Range Development
About the candidate
This buyer brings over seven years of experience in product buying and sourcing, with a strong focus on the giftware sector. They have a great commercial eye and a solid track record of developing seasonal and everyday product ranges that meet customer demand across wholesale, retail and e-commerce environments.
They are confident managing supplier relationships, particularly with Far East suppliers, and have regularly attended overseas trade shows to spot trends, negotiate terms and secure fresh product opportunities. Available to start in two weeks, they are now looking for a permanent opportunity where they can keep building successful, customer-focused ranges.
What makes them great?
- Commercial Impact: Helped reduce stock holding costs by around 15% year on year through better inventory analysis and range planning.
- Range Growth: Contributed to an approximate 20% increase in product range diversity, helping improve peak season sales performance.
- Trend-Led Buying: Regularly sourced new ideas through international trade shows, supporting competitive product ranges and stronger supplier negotiations.
Areas of expertise
- Product Sourcing & Range Development: Experienced in identifying trends, selecting commercial products and building giftware ranges for seasonal and everyday categories.
- Supplier Management: Skilled at developing strong supplier partnerships, including with Far East suppliers, to support availability, margin improvement and exclusive product opportunities.
- Inventory & Buying Process Improvements: Comfortable using data and systems to improve order accuracy, stock control and buying efficiency.