My client is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their business as it continues to expand and grow across the globe. This is an exciting time to be joining a successful company that is going in the right direction.

Job Summary

They are looking for a proactive and experienced Buyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and building a variety of product ranges across Toys, Activity and Arts & Crafts.

The role requires excellent analytical skills, strong market knowledge, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring they have the right products, sourced at the right price, to meet their business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Sourcing: Identify and source products in line with company objectives, market trends, and customer demand.

Supplier Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective products and services.

Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available to meet sales demands without excessive surplus, always considering supplier lead times.

Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential new products, emerging trends, and competitive pricing strategies.
Quality & Compliance : Working closely with the quality and compliance team to ensure goods arrive in a timely manner and are compliant for the market and in line with regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with QA, logistics and marketing to ensure full product lifecycle is considered and sales are maximised. .

Key Requirements:

Toy category & licensed knowledge is advantageous
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), training on Navision will be given.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of market trends, sourcing, and supply chain management.

Other Requirements:

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Only relevant candidates will be contacted