Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate products and suppliers in the UK and international markets.
• Request, analyse and compare supplier quotations, pricing structures and commercial terms.
• Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times and delivery arrangements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders from initial placement through to delivery.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and other suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, including pricing, product quality, lead times and fulfilment reliability.
• Analyse historical sales, stock levels and purchasing data to support procurement decisions.
• Work with the e-commerce and inventory teams to forecast product requirements and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Identify potential stock shortages, excess inventory and supply-chain risks and take appropriate action.
• Research new products, suppliers and sourcing opportunities in line with customer demand and commercial objectives.
• Support product range and pricing decisions through competitor, supplier and market analysis.
• Maintain accurate supplier, product, pricing and purchasing records within company systems.
• Review procurement costs and identify opportunities to improve margins and purchasing efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners regarding shipments, delivery schedules and discrepancies.
• Resolve purchasing issues including delayed deliveries, incorrect quantities, damaged goods and supplier disputes.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow internal approval processes and company procurement procedures.
• Produce regular reports on purchasing activity, supplier performance, stock requirements and cost savings.

Essential Requirements

• Previous professional experience in buying, purchasing, procurement or a closely related commercial role.
• Experience working with suppliers and negotiating prices and commercial terms.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, sales and inventory data.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost, margin and profitability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and purchase orders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other business software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Previous buying or procurement experience within e-commerce, online retail, wholesale or distribution.
• Experience sourcing products internationally.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, marketplace or e-commerce systems.
• Understanding of demand forecasting, stock planning and supplier performance management.
• Experience purchasing products for marketplaces or direct-to-consumer online retail operations.
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Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate products and suppliers in the UK and international markets.
• Request, analyse and compare supplier quotations, pricing structures and commercial terms.
• Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times and delivery arrangements.
• Raise and manage purchase orders from initial placement through to delivery.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and other suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, including pricing, product quality, lead times and fulfilment reliability.
• Analyse historical sales, stock levels and purchasing data to support procurement decisions.
• Work with the e-commerce and inventory teams to forecast product requirements and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Identify potential stock shortages, excess inventory and supply-chain risks and take appropriate action.
• Research new products, suppliers and sourcing opportunities in line with customer demand and commercial objectives.
• Support product range and pricing decisions through competitor, supplier and market analysis.
• Maintain accurate supplier, product, pricing and purchasing records within company systems.
• Review procurement costs and identify opportunities to improve margins and purchasing efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners regarding shipments, delivery schedules and discrepancies.
• Resolve purchasing issues including delayed deliveries, incorrect quantities, damaged goods and supplier disputes.
• Ensure purchasing activities follow internal approval processes and company procurement procedures.
• Produce regular reports on purchasing activity, supplier performance, stock requirements and cost savings.

Essential Requirements

• Previous professional experience in buying, purchasing, procurement or a closely related commercial role.
• Experience working with suppliers and negotiating prices and commercial terms.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, sales and inventory data.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of cost, margin and profitability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and purchase orders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other business software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Previous buying or procurement experience within e-commerce, online retail, wholesale or distribution.
• Experience sourcing products internationally.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, marketplace or e-commerce systems.
• Understanding of demand forecasting, stock planning and supplier performance management.
• Experience purchasing products for marketplaces or direct-to-consumer online retail operations.
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