Senior Buyer E-commerce & Multi-Channel Retail

Senior Buyer E\-commerce \& Multi\-Channel Retail
Full\-time Permanent Office\-based

Marco Paul is a growing multi\-channel e\-commerce retailer selling through our own website, Amazon and major marketplaces including B\&Q, The Range and Debenhams.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of our buying function and help drive sales, margin and stock performance.

This is a hands\-on role covering buying, forecasting, seasonal planning, supplier management, pricing, stock control and product development with the opportunity to build and manage a small buying team as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full buying process across key categories.


• Build strong relationships with UK and overseas suppliers.


• Negotiate pricing, terms, quantities and lead times.


• Identify new products and supplier opportunities.


• Forecast demand using historical sales, current performance and growth plans.


• Build seasonal purchasing plans and account for overseas lead times.


• Monitor stock cover, shortages, overstock and slow\-moving lines.


• Analyse sales and stock performance at SKU, category and channel level.


• Manage product costs, landed costs, pricing and margin.


• Produce clear reports and purchasing recommendations for management.


• Ensure buying plans reflect demand across all sales channels.


• Work closely with the E\-commerce teams on promotions and growth opportunities.


• Improve buying processes, forecasting accuracy and stock efficiency.


• Recruit, develop and manage a small buying team as the function grows.

We are looking for someone who is commercial, analytical, organised and confident taking ownership. You should have:

• Strong experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or similar retail/commercial role.


• Experience managing the buying process from planning through to delivery.


• Strong forecasting, sales analysis and stock planning skills.


• Experience negotiating and managing suppliers.


• Good understanding of pricing, margin and stock risk.


• Strong Excel and reporting skills.


• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.


• The ability to turn sales and stock data into clear commercial actions.


• Confidence working independently and presenting recommendations to senior management.

Experience in seasonal retail, e\-commerce, marketplaces, overseas sourcing or team management would be particularly valuable.

What Success Looks Like

Success means having the right products, in the right quantities, at the right price, at the right time.

You will help maximise sales, improve forecasting, protect margin, reduce overstock and ensure purchasing decisions support growth across all channels.

Why Join Marco Paul?

You will work directly with the owners and senior team, with genuine influence over product selection, sourcing, pricing, stock planning and buying strategy.

You will also have the opportunity to build and shape the buying team around you as the business grows.

Benefits

• Employee discount


• Cycle to work scheme


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Free on\-site parking


• Casual dress

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£35,000\.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience forecasting demand and planning stock using historical sales data?

Experience:

• Buying or Senior Buying: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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