Buyer​/Senior Buyer - Floorcare

Buyer / Senior Buyer
- Floorcare, Stoke on Trent

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

17-08-2026

16-11-2026

Stoke on Trent

Staffordshire

ST4 2NL

United Kingdom

Hybrid

Wholesale trade/import export

Buying
- Household Appliances / Housewares

Relevant Qualifications / Certifications advantageous

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded and product-focused Buyer / Senior Buyer (DOE) to help drive the future of our Floorcare category across our portfolio of leading brands, including Tower, Swan and customer own-brand ranges.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer who thrives on turning ideas into successful products. You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, developing innovative products, managing supplier relationships and bringing new ranges to market.

Working closely with the Category Director and a wide range of internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the category and driving commercial success, covering the full product lifecycle, from concept and sourcing through to launch and ongoing performance.

You will also support and develop junior team members while working collaboratively across Product Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations teams.

This position offers a genuine progression pathway for individuals looking to develop into a Senior Buyer or future category leadership role. We are also able to consider applications from professionals currently at Senior Buyer level.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Category & Product Development -

• Own the development and execution of the Floorcare product roadmap.
• Identify market trends, consumer insights and emerging technologies to drive product innovation and category growth.
• Develop commercially successful products from concept through to market launch.
• Build and maintain compelling product ranges across branded and customer own-brand portfolios.
• Evaluate product specifications, features, performance and competitor offerings to make informed commercial recommendations.
• Ensure all products align with brand strategy, customer requirements and market opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners globally.
• Work closely with our sourcing teams and international suppliers to identify new product opportunities and improvements.
• Lead negotiations on product specifications, costs, lead times and quality improvements to achieve business objectives.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure high standards of quality, service and delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration -

• Act as the central point of coordination throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with Product, Sales, Supply Chain, Warehouse and other support teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Support Quality and Compliance teams in product assessments, testing requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing teams to deliver best-in-class product positioning, packaging and launch campaigns.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of product information, packaging, artwork and marketing materials.

Commercial & Category Management -

• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare and present category reviews, competitor analysis and product recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of category sales, margin and profitability targets.
• Manage new and repeat product orders, ensuring consistency of supply and product quality.
• Offer supervision and guidance to Buying Administrators and/or Assistant Buyers within the category.
• Support, coach and…