Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - Toys, Sport, Kitchen, Health & Beauty or Lifestyle Consumer Products

Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire - Hybrid office based three days a week

£50,000 - £55,000 pa DOE

This Senior Buying role is for a dynamic and results-driven Buyer with a proven track record in sourcing and developing own-label products from China .

The successful candidate will have experience visiting trade shows in China, sourcing and bringing products to life to present to the business, focusing on margin optimisation and filling category gaps. You will ideally have experience in one of the following categories: Toys, crafts, hobbies, home and furniture, kitchen and household, garden and outdoors, DIY, or health and beauty. This company has an impressive global reach and a strong reputation for delivering quality products.

Do you want autonomy to develop and grow a category while enjoying international travel? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and vibrant international buying team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and develop a balanced own-label product range, focusing on price and quality.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, focusing on range-building, sample review, and negotiation for own-label products.
• Attend international trade shows to establish new supply routes and strengthen the current supplier base.
• Use commercial acumen to approve cost pricing and ensure products meet margin targets.
• Deliver products aligned with seasonal trends and customer demands, managing timelines across the UK and Germany.
• Maintain up-to-date commercial knowledge, with a focus on European trends.

Profile: A successful Buyer for this role should have:

• Product sourcing and development from Far East suppliers
• Visiting China trade fairs
• Presenting new products to the business
• Catalogue Experience catalogue planning, pagination layouts, and guiding marketing teams.
• China Sourcing Expertise
• Experience in attending trade shows and international travel
• Experience selling into Europe.

Job Offer

• A salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 DOE per annum.
• Pension with company contributions.
• Generous holiday package - 25 days plus bank holidays.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture.
• Opportunity to work in a global and well-established company.
• Professional development
• Staff Discount

We'd love to hear from you if you have experience sourcing and developing own-label products from Far East suppliers. Don’t wait—apply now, shortlisting immediately!