Buyer

• £60K/yr - £70K/yr
• North London
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Position: Buyer – Heating and Plumbing

Location: North London

Salary:  circa £70,000

This is a great opportunity for an experienced buyer to join a family owned builders merchants. Located centrally within the business, your primary role will be to enhance the profitability of your product portfolio, emphasizing sustainable long-term growth, enhanced efficiencies, and superior customer experiences. During this transitional phase, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to pioneer a distinctive initiative aimed at industry leadership within the Heating & Plumbing sector.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a focused, agile B2B business strategy to drive long-term sales and profit growth both in-store and online.
• Utilize strong analytical and data-driven decision-making processes.
• Stay informed of shifts in consumer demands and competitor activities.
• Establish a robust sourcing strategy to secure quality products that meet customer requirements.
• Cultivate and manage supplier relationships to foster high-performance, sustainable partnerships.
• Foster a customer-centric, long-term mindset.
• Collaborate closely with various departments to address critical issues.
• Proactively pursue efficiencies and overhead reductions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Demonstrated business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Proven track record of successful negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail with strong strategic planning and organizational abilities.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.
• Experience in the Heating & Plumbing industry is advantageous but not mandatory.