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Senior Buying Manager Homecare and Cleaning, City of London

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Client:

Quest Search and Selection

Location:

City of London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

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Job Description:

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

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.