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Buying Manager - AV & Entertainment

Quest Search and Selection Ltd
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Quest Search and Selection is seeking a Buying Manager - AV & Entertainment for a growing retail e-commerce platform operating in the UK and Europe.
  • The ideal candidate should have 8 to 10+ years of experience in category buying or related roles, particularly within retail or eCommerce.
  • This position involves managing supplier relationships, leading purchasing activities, and developing category strategies for consumer electronics such as speakers and televisions.
  • The role offers a salary with a bonus of two months, along with benefits including hybrid working, pension contributions, private health insurance, and a lunch allowance.
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of consumer insights and established supplier relationships in the household appliance network in the UK.

Quest Search and Selection is currently partnering with a retail e-commerce platform, with operations in the UK & Europe and currently growing their non-food category team!

Their advanced technology offers fast and reliable delivery services, within hours or by the next day. With 1st class, supply chain at its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial Buying Manager - AV & Entertainment, working within categories such as Speakers, Headphones & Earbuds, Televisions, Monitors, Projectors & Screens etc.

The roles & responsibilities of this Buying Manager - AV & Entertainment role -

  1. Built and managed strong supplier relationships to ensure access to high-quality, competitive product offerings.
  2. Product assortment, providing the best selection of items for consumers at the best price.
  3. Lead purchasing and sales activity for the product category, including Speakers, Headphones & Earbuds, Televisions, Monitors, Projectors & Screens etc.
  4. Developed and execute category strategies for high-SKU-count ranges.
  5. Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board and exclusive promotions.
  6. Analyse category and supplier performance using key metrics to identify sourcing gaps and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
  7. Negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies to enhance gross profit margins.
  8. Collaborated closely with international supply chain teams to ensure resource availability and operational alignment.

The qualifications of this Buying Manager - AV & Entertainment role -

  1. Ideally having experience as Category, Senior Category Buying, Senior Buying or Head of Buying
  2. Strong category or buying experience within retail or eCommerce.
  3. We are looking for various positions but needing candidates within between 8 - 10 + years' experience.
  4. We are looking for people with passion for their category & can really own, develop & executive the end to end range - this is where the entrepreneurial spirt is needed!
  5. This is a high growth business, so need people who are hands on, available and thrive in a fast-paced environment where decision happen quickly.
  6. You must have experience in consumer electronics or related categories mentioned.
  7. Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
  8. Established supplier relationships within the household appliance network in the UK.
  9. Exceptional analytical abilities and logical thinking.

The benefits for this Buying Manager - AV & Entertainment -

  1. Hybrid working or WIO - 3 - 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out!)
  2. Bonus (x2 months)
  3. Mobile Phone & Tech
  4. Up to 7-9% pension contribution
  5. Private health insurance
  6. Allowance for lunch!
  7. A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact

This is great opportunity to own something and build growth in a corporate yet entrepreneurial startup environment with like-minded people! If this role sounds like you then please apply with the reference no. JO-2504-115092

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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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.