Senior Buyer

  • Zachary Daniels Recruitment
  • Coulsdon, Surrey
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Senior Buyer Retail Seasonal / GM / Electrical / DIY Up to 80k Basic

An established, multi-channel retail business is looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to take ownership of key categories and play a central role in shaping future ranges.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially driven buyer who enjoys building profitable assortments, reacting to fast-moving trends and using insight to influence product direction. The role offers real autonomy and visibility within a business investing in growth and innovation.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for driving category performance from strategy through to execution. Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Creating and delivering product strategies that drive sales, margin and customer relevance

  • Identifying emerging trends and translating them into compelling, commercial ranges

  • Sourcing and selecting products with a strong eye on value, differentiation and speed to market

  • Leading supplier negotiations to secure competitive terms and improve profitability

  • Owning range planning, forecasting and stock management across seasonal cycles

  • Working closely with marketing and merchandising teams to support launches and campaigns

  • Using performance data, customer insight and social trends to inform buying decisions

  • Leading, developing and motivating a small buying team

This role will suit a Senior Buyer who brings:

  • A proven track record in a senior buying role within retail

  • Strong commercial instincts and confidence balancing creativity with data-led decisions

  • Excellent supplier management and negotiation experience

  • Solid understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, including seasonal planning

  • Experience operating within multi-channel retail environments

  • The ability to lead, coach and develop others

This is a standout opportunity to step into a visible Senior Buyer position where your decisions will directly shape product ranges, customer engagement and commercial outcomes.

You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking retailer with ambitious growth plans and the support to execute them.

If you're a Senior Buyer looking for ownership, influence and the chance to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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