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Buyers - Construction Tools, Equipment & Accessories B2B & B2C

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Harlow, Essex CM17 9TD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Buyers position for Tools, Equipment & Accessories is located in Harlow, Essex, offering a salary range of £35,000 to £50,000 with career progression opportunities.
  • The role requires strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness, making it suitable for both experienced buyers and candidates transitioning from sales or management roles.
  • The company is a fast-growing market leader, having increased its turnover from £40M to £70M in three years, and promotes an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Responsibilities include negotiating pricing, monitoring stock levels, collaborating with marketing, and analyzing market trends to drive profitability.
  • Candidates with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in sales, merchandising, or supply chain management will thrive in this dynamic, results-driven environment.

Buyers - Tools, Equipment & Accessories B2B & B2C

"Ready to Build Your Career with a Market Leader? Join a High-Growth, High-Impact Buying Team!"

Location: Harlow, Essex (Easily commutable with parking & public transport access)

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 + Career Progression Opportunities

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM

Are you a commercially savvy, results-driven individual with strong negotiation skills? Whether you're an experienced buyer or looking to make a move from sales, merchandising, branch/store management, or supply chain into buying, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join This Business?

* Market Leader - A fast-growing, independent leader in tools, equipment, and accessories, outpacing competitors in e-commerce and retail.

* Exciting Growth - Turnover has skyrocketed from £40M to £70M in three years, with new stores, new concepts, and expansion into new categories.

* Innovative & Entrepreneurial Culture - Be part of a dynamic, commercially focused team in a business that thrives on fast decision-making and proactive deal-making.

* Long-Term Career Growth - Many employees have risen through the ranks into senior roles. Your ambition will be recognized and rewarded.

* Industry-Leading Marketing & Demand Creation - Unlike others, this company creates demand, not just fulfils it, giving buyers a strategic commercial advantage.

What Will You Do?

* Negotiate pricing and supplier agreements to drive profitability.

* Monitor sales performance, manage stock levels, and ensure availability of key products.

* Collaborate with marketing to drive promotions and maximize category success.

* Stay ahead of market trends, analyze competitors, and make data-driven buying decisions.

* Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the best deals.

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

You DON'T need prior buying experience, our client is considering applicants with high potential alongside experienced Buyers - in both instances, what matters is commercial awareness, strong negotiation skills, and a results-driven mindset.

We're looking for:

* Experienced Buyers in tools, construction, industrial supplies, electricals, wholesale, or retail.

* Merchandisers, Branch Managers, Sales Professionals, and Supply Chain experts eager to transition into buying.

* Strong negotiators who enjoy securing the best deals and managing supplier relationships.

* Numerically confident professionals who can work with margins, pricing strategies, and forecasts.

* Fast-paced, proactive individuals who want to work in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.

The Benefits

* Structured career development - opportunities to progress quickly within the company.

* Work with a highly experienced leadership team who will invest in your success.

* A fast-moving, growing business where your impact is visible and valued.

* Harlow-based head office with parking & nearby amenities (Station, Bus Stop, Tesco, Greggs, McDonald's, KFC).

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now! Please quote reference LX 3085137

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.