Senior Buying Manager - Consumer Technology - Quest Search and Selection Ltd : Job Details

This e-commerce retail platform with operations in the UK & Europe, is currently growing their non-food category team! With 1st class, supply chain at its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Buying Manager - Consumer Technology, working within categories such as phones, wearable tech, audio, phone accessories & gaming.

The roles & responsibilities of this Senior Buying Manager - Consumer Technology role -

• Product assortment, providing the best selection of items for consumers at the best price.
• Developing and managing supplier relationships to ensure they offer the best products to their customers.
• To build and shape category strategies for large SKU count

• Lead purchasing and sales activity for the Electronics product category, including Phoner, Accessories Audio & Wearables, Gaming and Additions.
• Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board and exclusive promotions.
• Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
• Negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies to enhance gross profit margins.
• Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.

The qualifications of this Senior Buying Manager - Consumer Technology role -

• Strong category or buying experience within retail or eCommerce.
• We are looking for various positions but needing candidates within between 8 - 10 + years' experience.
• We are looking for people with passion for their category & can really own, develop & executive the end to end range - this is where the entrepreneurial spirt is needed!
• This is a high growth business, so need people who are hands on, available and thrive in a fast-paced environment where decision happen quickly.
• You must have experience in consumer electronics or related categories mentioned.
• Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
• Established supplier relationships within the household appliance network in the UK.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and logical thinking.

The benefits for this Senior Buying Manager - Consumer Technology -

• Bonus (x2 months)
• Phone & Tech
• Up to 7-9% pension contribution
• Hybrid working or WIO - 3 - 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out!)
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact
• Private health insurance
• Free lunch!

This is great opportunity to own something and build growth in a corporate yet entrepreneurial startup environment with like-minded people! If this role sounds like you then please apply with the reference JO-2504-115084.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.