Quest Search & Selection are currently looking for a Senior Buying Manager within Homecare and Cleaning . Here you will be responsible to lead the category, delivering top-quality products at competitive prices for UK consumers. You’ll develop supplier relationships, shape category strategy, and drive growth in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
The business is working with a global ecommerce retail platforms that has operations in the UK & Europe & that are currently growing their FMCG category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.
Note: The business will provide sponsorship/visa if required.
The roles and responsibilities of this Senior Buying Manager Homecare and Cleaning role:
Lead the buying and sales activity for the Household, Laundry & cleaning products category. This category will include (but not exhaustive) Detergents, Sprays, wipes, polishes, cloths/scourers. bleach, washing powder/ capsules & conditions and stain removers .
Business development with brands and suppliers, bringing the leading brands on board.
Analyse key metrics and identify sourcing gaps to derive strategies on how to improve supplier and category performance.
Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies, including pricing structures and promotional campaigns.
Negotiate pricing and cost efficiencies, validate fees, and ensure accurate data maintenance.
Curate and select category-specific products that align with consumer demand and usage scenarios.
Collaborate with international supply chain teams to secure necessary resources and support.
Analyse sales and procurement data to identify trends, propose improvements, and enhance gross profit margins. Qualifications required for this Senior Buying Manager Homecare and Cleaning role:
4 -7 + year experience within buying /category management, ideally operating at a senior or manager level.
Expensive category, Merchandising or Buying experience within Household & Laundry categories as mentioned above.
Deep understanding of consumers, with strong market insights and proven purchasing expertise.
You must come from a retail, eCommerce, Marketplace or Supplier background with strong knowledge of the UK market within this category
Exceptional analytical abilities, data sensitivity, and logical thinking.
Effective communicator with a passion for continuous learning.
Highly driven, innovative, team-oriented, and committed to aligning personal contributions with organisational goals. Benefits of joining this Senior Buying Manager Homecare and Cleaning role:
15% Bonus
Travel allowance
Laptop
Up to 7-9% pension contribution
Hybrid working or WIO – 3 – 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out on collaboration working , so will require more office than home working.)
A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact
Private health insurance
Lunch allowance! 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.
