Category Buyer

Victorian Plumbing Ltd

Leyland, United Kingdom
On-site
Retail buying expertise
Commercial acumen and analytical mindset
Negotiation skills with suppliers
As Category Buyer, you will be responsible for curating product ranges and managing the end-to-end lifecycle for your assigned categories

Job Summary

  • As Category Buyer, you will be responsible for curating product ranges and managing the end-to-end lifecycle for your assigned categories.
  • Key duties include range development, sourcing and supplier management, commercial performance accountability, and operational collaboration with various teams.
  • Victorian Plumbing offers a dynamic, high-growth environment where your ideas will be implemented, with benefits like an onsite Costa Coffee, Wellness Centre, and Colleague Bistro.

Matching Summary

As Category Buyer, you will be responsible for curating product ranges and managing the end-to-end lifecycle for your assigned categories.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Retail buying expertise
  • Commercial acumen and analytical mindset
  • Negotiation skills with suppliers
  • Agility and ability to work at pace
  • End-to-end product lifecycle management

Nice-to-have

  • Industry knowledge in DIY
  • Specialism in bathroom products
  • Experience with global sourcing
  • Spotting market trends

Key Requirements

  • Proven track record in retail buying
  • Highly analytical mindset
  • Pro at securing favourable terms
  • Work at pace

Work Rights

Not specified

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