Buyer - Small Domestic Appliances & Tech

Buyer – Small Domestic Appliances & Tech – Multi-Channel Retailer Location: Wimbledon Hybrid Working Available Are you a commercially driven Buyer with a passion for innovation in SDA and consumer tech? This is a high-impact role with a leading multi-channel retailer, offering the chance to shape category strategy and deliver exciting, trend-led ranges across both store and online. What you’ll be doing: • Leading the development of strategic plans for SDA and Tech, in partnership with the Head of Retail Sales and Trading Director • Owning the delivery of budgeted sales and income targets across your categories • Building compelling product ranges with a strong focus on newness, innovation, and cultural relevance • Driving online growth by rapidly expanding stocked-in ranges and capitalising on digital opportunities • Setting volume targets to maximise supplier profitability and margin • Staying ahead of market trends and consumer behaviour, including social media insights Ideal Candidate / skills • Proven experience in Buying across SDA, Tech, or related categories • Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering growth in a multi-channel retail environment • Deep understanding of product lifecycle in a seasonally reactive business • Expertise in Far East sourcing (FOB), manufacturing, and QA/Compliance • Excellent negotiation skills and ability to stretch margin and profitability • Highly analytical with experience in budgeting and reporting • A proactive, trend-aware mindset and ability to translate insights into trading opportunities