Sourcing Buyer - Homeware, DIY& Gardening, Wellness, Home Fragrance & Seasonal

at  Elevation Recruitment

Since 2009, United Brands has been a powerhouse in the wholesale trading arena, renowned for sourcing and distributing leading Branded Products. With a visionary team boasting over 40 years of combined experience, they’ve ascended to become global leaders in the discount supplier industry.
Specialising in end-of-line, closeouts, and clearance products from top-quality brands, United Brands offers an unparalleled range across all home categories. From Homeware to DIY & Storage, Garden essentials to Home Fragrance, their inventory spans Gifting, Toiletries & Household, Kitchen essentials, Cookware, and much more.
At United Brands, integrity is their cornerstone. Their dedicated team ensures a tailored experience for every client, prioritising transparent communication and a seamless process from start to finish. With a focus on discretion, logistics support, and unwavering commitment to financial transparency, they guarantee an exceptional level of service for both suppliers and customers alike.
As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most recognisable brands and gain exposure to a constantly growing selection of high-quality goods. Leveraging the extensive network and low margin expectations, United Brands offers exceptional value and a unique market position.
Join us in our mission to redefine the clearance industry. Whether you’re a seasoned Buyer, Senior Buyer or a skilled National Account Manager, United Brands invites you to be part of the success story. Take the next step in your career and join a company that values innovation, integrity, and excellence. Apply today with Elevation Recruitment Group, United Brands recruitment partner and unlock your potential with United Brands!

Responsibilities:

• Directly reporting into the Owners you’ll be an integral part of the business to grow its’ product offering to customers and overall turnover.
• Cold calling is a form of sourcing solicitation, new suppliers who’ve never interacted with the United Brands will be integral to building new product supply. It generally refers to visiting trade fairs & exhibitions, phone-based conversations, networking and meeting sales management with leading brands.
• Full responsibility of key accounts with suppliers from Global supply chains.
• Interface with Senior Directors to Middle management to secure product.
• Analysis Product prices to mitigate cost and maximise trading margin.
• With the owners budgeted profit pricing
• Researching and identifying new product opportunities across new supply routes, growth areas and partnerships which can include International Brand products yet to be seen in existing markets.
• Attend Domestic and International exhibitions and trade fairs.
• Seek to drive your relationships with manufacturers and other suppliers of brand products.
• Be a commercial lead for the business

To be successful in this role, these are the key attributes and commercial mind-set needed:

• Establishing and maintaining progressive relationships with suppliers.
• Be a fantastic communicator with strong interpersonal skills and have the confidence to speak to people at different seniority levels.
• You should understand sales behaviour and be able to consult with suppliers to gain their product at the right price.
• Develop an understanding of how suppliers work in order to determine who the decision-makers are and have the ability to build a successful relationship and value proposition to met their and your needs.
• Make contact and forming productive and profitable relationships.
• Delivering a service, from the initial conversation, negotiating to inbound of inventory.
• Have strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure competitive prices and favourable terms.
• High degree of commercial acumen
• Be a driven, tenuous individual with a will to succeed.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Buying Manager, Trader, Trading Manager, Product Sourcing, Purchaser role
• Have experience with products from gifting, soft furnishings, DIY, garden furniture, accessories, homeware, seasonal products, beauty to crafts or workwear! Other product background will be considered.
• Experience in stock clearance and/or discount wholesale trade is required