Senior Buyer

Ref: AS9495757

Crewe, UK

£50,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Buying Expert
• Category Management Specialist
• Supplier Relations Professional

About the candidate

The candidate is a results-oriented professional with over six years of experience in retail buying, specialising as a Senior Buyer. Throughout their career, they have excelled in balancing supplier relationships and managing budgets, crucially enhancing product lines within a regional retail chain and a mid-size stationery supplier. Their proactive approach has consistently boosted profitability and customer satisfaction, leveraging strong market trend analysis and sales data insight to spearhead successful buying initiatives. This candidate thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is dedicated to continual learning and professional excellence.

What makes them great?

• Results-Driven: Achieved a 15% increase in category profitability through effective supplier negotiations and partnerships.
• Operational Improvement: Contributed to a 20% improvement in stock accuracy with the implementation of a new inventory management system.
• Collaborative Approach: Strong communicator, linking internal teams and external suppliers to drive successful project outcomes.

Areas of expertise

• Category Management: Skilled in managing a diverse portfolio of product categories, maximising sales and margin targets.
• Supplier Negotiation: Expert at negotiating terms with suppliers, achieving a 15% increase in category profitability through strategic partnership development.
• Market Trend Analysis: Proficient in analysing market trends and sales data to inform product selection and strategic promotional activities.