Location: Hybrid (Predominately remote + trips to our HQ once/twice a month + supplier visits as required)
Beyond Retail is an award-winning multi-website online retailer offering bathroom, kitchen
and heating products to Britain’s homeowners and tradespeople. Over 8 million people visit
our websites (Drench, Tap Warehouse and Only Radiators) each year, and we’re on a mission
to help create well-designed homes that look great, feel special, and positively impact people's everyday lives. We’re a little over 10 years old now, and in that short time, we’ve
accelerated from zero to £50m/year revenue, won local and national awards, and grown to
150-plus people.
The role & responsibilities:
We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Buyer to play a key role in the continued growth and success of some of our most important product categories. You will be responsible for sourcing great products that our customers will love – identifying range gaps and new opportunities, negotiating the very best prices, and then collaborating with teams across the business to turn your plans into action. You’ll also review and refine existing ranges, proposing and then actioning improvements. You’ll work closely with existing suppliers, as well as identifying and onboarding new ones. Your keen eye for detail and your analytical and commercial acumen will be key in ensuring we continue to offer our customers outstanding value-for-money and market-leading choice, whilst returning healthy profits and sustainable growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for market trends and strong negotiation skills, ideally with experience in eCommerce, retail, or the KBB (Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom) sectors.
* Negotiation: Negotiate pricing and contract terms to improve margins and ensure competitive positioning.
* Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Performance Analysis: Review sales performance and stock levels regularly, adjusting product ranges as needed.
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and merchandising teams to promote key products effectively.
* Trend Analysis: Analyse search data to identify emerging trends and potential gaps in the product offering.
* Strategic Input: Propose category changes and range adjustments to the Category Manager based on data insights.
* Category Management: Take ownership of product categories and bring new ranges to market to enhance the product portfolio.
* People Management: Oversee and support team members as required, fostering a collaborative work environment.
* Supplier Visits: Travel both within the UK and abroad to visit suppliers and factories, scope out new suppliers, and assess new products.
What we requite from you:
* Experience: 2+ years in buying, procurement, or merchandising roles, with proven experience in supplier negotiation and product selection.
* Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain supplier relationships effectively.
* Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in the KBB industry or similar retail sectors is preferred.
* Commercial Acumen: Excellent commercial awareness and a solid understanding of margins and profitability.
* Analytical Skills: Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends.
* Tech Proficiency: Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
* Problem-Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
* Flexibility: Willingness to visit the office (once or twice a month) and attend supplier meetings is required.
What we can offer you:
* Flexible working hours — we work 40 hours per week, typically starting and finishing between 8 am and 6:30 pm Monday to Friday
* Generous annual leave
* All the tech you need + remote working budget for setting up your home office
* A fantastic office, or flexibility to work at home
* A company-wide commitment to learning and development
* A friendly, customer-focused environment built on teamwork, collaboration, ownership, and transparency
* Team and company-wide social events
* No corporate dress code
* Supplier trips
Our Values
Everything we do is shaped by our ten core values. These inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and each other, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not about who you are or how loud you shout, but about the impact you make and what you do. We encourage doing rather than dreaming – if you have an idea, speak up, and we will listen! Everyone’s opinion matters and any suggestions are welcomed.
Our Diversity
We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Work is not a place; it is what you do…
We believe the future of work is about flexibility. Not everyone does their best work from an office, and not everyone wants to work from home exclusively. Our employees can choose to work flexibly either from home or in our office. To demonstrate our commitment to this, we have a fantastic Home Working Support Scheme! We want to ensure that those who do choose to work from home can still work in the best possible environment, and are not left out of pocket.
In a nutshell, we offer:
A one-off allowance of £500 for you to set up your home office
If you would like further information on this position before applying then please get in touch, otherwise please send in your CV for consideration.