Buying Manager

ABOUT THE ROLEA fantastic and rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Buyer to join this team on a 9-12 month maternity cover contract.This hands-on, creative, and commercially focused role will see you lead a small team while directly overseeing compliance, making a strong commercial mindset essential. You will own end-to-end trend-led new product development, creating and adapting ranges that drive sales and strengthen brand identity within the impulse toy category, as well as plush, games, gifts, gadgets, and more.This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to shape and deliver high-impact ranges that stand out in a competitive market.Key Responsibilities:Create and launch new products and commercial ranges tailored to varied customersLead the full NPD process from concept to deliveryReact quickly to trends and consumer behaviour to maximise opportunitiesManage and onboard suppliers, particularly in the Far East, to enhance brand offeringNegotiate with suppliers to achieve margin targetsManage QA to ensure all products meet compliance and safety standardsCollaborate with design on packaging and product positioningConduct market and competitor analysisManage a large portfolio of SKUs, including re-buysUse sales data to drive performance strategiesSupport sales and marketing efforts to drive sell-throughTake full ownership of the buying process and buying teamPlan and attend UK trade fairs and occasional Far East sourcing tripsABOUT THE CANDIDATE

Created: 2025-08-01