Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – Homeware, DIY & Gardening, Home Fragrance & Seasonal - £40,000 + Uncapped Bonus - Leeds

We’re looking for a commercially driven Senior Buyer who can strengthen existing supplier relationships and source stock from new national and international brands. The role involves proactive cold calling to build new business and secure competitive pricing to boost revenue.

Ideal candidates will have experience in categories like gifting, furnishings, gardening, outdoor, accessories, homeware, seasonal products, or DIY.

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same, offering the freedom to grow in an entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits/Bonus:

• Inclusive of Bonus - Realistic first year trading £10k Bonus. Expected OTE £70K in your 2nd year, but this is an uncapped bonus structure
• Free on-site parking
• Pension
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Responsibilities:

• Directly reporting into the Owners you'll be an integral part of the business to grow its' product offering to customers and overall turnover
• Cold calling will be part of the role as is a form of sourcing solicitation, new suppliers who've never interacted with the business before will be integral to building new product supply. It generally refers to visiting trade fairs & exhibitions, phone-based conversations, networking and meeting sales management with leading brands
• Full responsibility of key accounts with suppliers from Global supply chains. Developing new and existing relationship
• Interface with Senior Directors to Middle management to secure product
• Researching and identifying product opportunities across new supply routes to purchase clearance products, partnering with major brand manufacturers for new business
• Attend Domestic and International exhibitions and trade fairs
• Seek to drive your relationships with manufacturers and other suppliers of brand products
• Be a commercial lead for the business

To be successful in this role, these are the key attributes and commercial mind-set needed:

• Establishing and maintaining progressive relationships with suppliers
• Be a fantastic communicator with strong interpersonal skills and have the confidence to speak to people at different seniority levels
• Have strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure competitive prices and favourable terms

If you would like to discuss this Senior Buyer opportunity in more detail, then please get in touch with Lewis McCallum at Elevation Recruitment Group now.