Senior Buyer

Ref: AS2653076

Walsall, West Midlands

£50,000

• Permanent
• Home Retail Buying
• Strategic Supplier Negotiation
• Category Growth

About the candidate

This candidate is an experienced Senior Buyer with a strong background across general merchandise retail, with particular depth in home, lifestyle and everyday home categories. They have worked with regional, national and mid-sized retail businesses, bringing a strong understanding of FMCG market dynamics, category performance and supplier-led growth.

They are commercially focused, proactive and confident leading buying activity from market analysis and sourcing through to negotiation, merchandising plans and budget management. Known for building collaborative supplier relationships and supporting high-performing teams, they would be a strong fit for a permanent buying role within a fast-paced retail environment.

What makes them great?

• Delivers Clear Cost Savings: Implemented procurement initiatives that reduced overall costs by around 15% while maintaining product quality and strengthening supplier partnerships.
• Drives Category Growth: Increased category sales by around 20% year on year through effective merchandising plans, pricing strategies and targeted promotions.
• Commercial & Collaborative Leader: Brings a proactive working style, strong negotiation skills and the ability to build productive supplier and internal relationships that support long-term profitability.

Areas of expertise

• Category Management: Strong experience managing home and lifestyle product categories, using market insight and competitive analysis to shape ranges, pricing and promotions.
• Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Skilled in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation and sourcing strategies that improve value, quality and margin performance.
• Retail Merchandising: Experienced in developing merchandising plans, supporting seasonal launches and working cross-functionally with marketing and operations teams.