Strategic sourcing & category management
* Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives, margin targets, and customer value
* Analyse market trends and supplier landscapes to drive innovation, savings, and risk mitigation, leading tenders and negotiations
Supplier management & negotiation
* Build strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers to deliver quality and commercial outcomes
* Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and long‐term agreements while managing performance through KPIs and reviews
Range assortment & customer‐centric decision making
* Develop and optimise customer‐led assortments using insights, data, and brand strategy
* Use store and channel performance to guide range decisions and partner cross‐functionally to deliver omnichannel ranges
Inventory, demand & cost management
* Partner with planning to optimise inventory levels, lead times, and availability
* Identify cost‐reduction opportunities and manage total cost of ownership across the product lifecycle
Cross‐functional collaboration
* Collaborate closely with marketing, digital, supply chain, quality, finance, and store teams
* Provide insights to senior leadership and support product innovation and new supplier sourcing
Risk, compliance & governance
* Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements
* Identify and manage supplier and supply chain risks while maintaining accurate documentation and data integrity
Leadership & continuous improvement
* Mentor and develop a buyer and buying assistant, promoting best‐practice buying
* Champion process improvement, data‐driven decision‐making, and strategic capability‐building initiatives
About you
You're a commercially astute buying professional who thrives in a fast‐paced retail environment and keeps the customer front of mind at all times.
You'll bring
* Experience in category management, buying, or commercial brand roles with strong negotiation and supplier management capability
* Commercially astute and data‐driven, with solid experience across forecasting, margin management, and performance analysis
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across cross‐functional teams
* Customer‐obsessed, with a strong understanding of the needs of new and expecting parents
* Strategic thinker with strong execution capability and financial literacy
* Collaborative people leader who enjoys mentoring others and driving innovation
What's in it for you
* Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development
* Employee discount – enjoy great savings across our range
* Family discount to support the people who matter most
* Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
* Annual flu shots to help keep you healthy
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance
* A dynamic, friendly team environment where you'll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing support
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