Buyer - Consumer Electricals

Buyer – Consumer Electricals

£55,000 - £65,000

The Role

I'm looking for an experienced and commercially driven Buyer to take ownership of a growing Consumer Technology category on behalf of a leading specialist retailer. This is a new and exciting role for the business and will have a lot of exposure. This is ideal for someone with a passion for innovative, everyday technology products that enhance modern living, from charging solutions and personal audio to smart home accessories, travel technology and personal mobility products.

Their head office is commutable from Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Shropshire - they favour collaborative working with office working 4 days but the flexibility of 1 day WFH.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a category strategy that delivers sustainable sales and profit growth.
• Identify market trends, customer insights and emerging technologies to shape future product ranges.
• Lead the development and launch of new own-brand products, managing the process from supplier selection and product design through to market launch.
• Source products from international suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, pricing and supply agreements to maximise profitability.
• Take ownership of category trading performance, including sales, margin, stock availability and inventory management.
• Build strong supplier partnerships to secure innovative products, competitive pricing and reliable supply.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, quality assurance and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing category performance.
• Continuously review the product assortment to identify opportunities for improvement, rationalisation and growth.

About You

You'll be an experienced Buyer with a proven background in consumer electronics, technology accessories, travel products or a related category. Other requirements include:

• A successful track record of developing and launching own-brand or exclusive products.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, margins and category profitability.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, including experience working with overseas manufacturers.
• Confidence using data and market insights to support decision-making.
• The ability to build effective relationships across multiple departments and influence key stakeholders.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus opportunity.
• Company pension scheme.
• Colleague discounts.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities with clear career progression.