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Buyer

Ref: AS4367728

Wakefield, England

£40,000

  • Permanent
  • Home And Gifting Ranges
  • Supplier Negotiation
  • Retail Buying

About the candidate

This candidate is a commercially minded Buyer with strong experience across home décor and gifting within retail and e-commerce environments. They have managed varied product portfolios, supported seasonal range development and built strong supplier relationships to deliver ranges that appeal to target customers.

They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in around 2 weeks. They bring a good balance of creativity, commercial awareness and supplier negotiation skills, with clear ambition to keep progressing into roles with more leadership responsibility.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Sales Growth: Delivered around 20% year-on-year sales growth through strategic range planning and effective supplier negotiation.
  • Strong Category Impact: Contributed to around 15% category sales growth by supporting range development, market analysis and timely product launches.
  • Collaborative Commercial Approach: Works well with design, marketing and wider teams to create compelling product presentations that resonate with customers.

Areas of expertise

  • Range Planning & Product Selection: Experienced in building commercially viable home and gifting ranges that align with customer trends and seasonal demand.
  • Supplier Management & Negotiation: Confident working with suppliers to support product quality, availability, sustainability and commercial outcomes.
  • Market & Trend Analysis: Skilled at spotting customer needs, analysing market opportunities and translating insights into stronger category performance.