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Category Buyer

Austin Fraser

Carlisle

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GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

7 days ago

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An award-winning retailer is seeking a dynamic Category Buyer to lead their category management efforts. In this pivotal role, you will drive brand collaborations, optimize inventory, and develop trading strategies to meet ambitious sales targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and exceptional communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration. If you are passionate about driving business success and building strong relationships with suppliers, this role is for you.

Proven track record in achieving performance targets and driving revenue.
Strong ability to develop effective trading strategies.

Lead category management and brand collaborations.
Optimize inventory and supply chain operations.
Develop and execute pricing strategies.

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Data analysis

Relationship management

Adaptability

Category Buyer

NXT is proud to be working in partnership with an award-winning retailer as we recruit for a Category Buyer.

Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £28,275 + quarterly bonuses

The role:
You will be responsible for leading a category, managing brand collaborations, devising trading strategies, and optimising inventory and supply chain operations. To excel in this role, you must be commercially driven with great communication skills and enjoy building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Key aspects:

Having full financial accountability for the category, encompassing sales, margin, stock management, and supplier agreements
Spearheading the development and execution of pricing strategies
Nurturing robust relationships with existing partners and onboarding new collaborators
Leveraging data and insights to enhance P&L efficiencies
Managing the product portfolio across online and offline channels
Achieving ambitious Sales and Margin Targets
Creating and implementing commercial product strategies

Personal Criteria:

A history of achieving performance targets and driving revenue
Strong commercial acumen and business insight
Proficiency in developing effective trading strategies aligned with overarching business goals
Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities
A positive, driven, and dynamic demeanor
Expertise in product lifecycle management
A relentless focus on achieving business sales objectives

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Category Buyer

Austin Fraser

Carlisle

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

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