Quest Search and Selection is currently looking for Buying Manager– Electrical Appliances who will be responsible for managing SDA & MDA category strategy and product selection, from sourcing and vendor negotiations to launch and ongoing performance.
The business is for a retail e-commerce platform with operations in the UK & Europe, who is currently growing their Electrical Appliances category team Their advanced technology offers fast and reliable delivery services, within hours or by the next day. With 1st class, supply chain at its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.
The roles & responsibilities of this Buying Manager– Electrical Appliances role:
• Curated and managed brands and products across SDA & MDA categories.
• Executed category strategies to enhance customer experience.
• Led end-to-end product lifecycle: sourcing, negotiations, launch, and performance management.
• Optimised category storefronts, sub-categories, and product discovery.
• Collaborated with suppliers and marketing on promotional campaigns.
• Monitored key metrics (conversion, margin, traffic) to drive improvements.
• Used customer insights to identify opportunities and refine category strategy
The qualifications of this Buying Manager– Electrical Appliances Role:
• Ideally having 5+ years' background in retail merchandising as a Category Manager or in buying ideally within e-commerce or retail
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is desirable
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and driving category growth.
• Skilled in Excel and Business Intelligence tools.
• Fluent in English.
The benefits for this Buying Manager– Electrical Appliances Role:
1. 5 days in the office (1st 3 months 5 days in the office) then hybrid after.
2. X2 month salary bonus.
3. Up to €600 per month car allowance
4. Daily meal allowance.
5. Phone allowance
This is great opportunity to own something and build growth in a business with like-minded people If Buying Manager– Electrical Appliances role sounds like you then please apply with the reference no. JO