Job title: E-Commerce Buyer Location: Milton Keynes Salary up to £47,500 Hybrid working - 2 days on the office 3 days from home Permanent Key purpose of the role: This role sits within the "buying team", which is focused on owning part of the online rewards range proposition and drive the development, delivery, and margin performance of the offering. The role involves working with a global network of 70 suppliers to ensure the best products and pricing are available, while also being creative in curating the overall offering. Actively sourcing new product opportunities whilst developing a strong knowledge and understanding of the Rewards marketplace. To proactively build, develop and manage the Reward Merchandise and Voucher range, producing a best in class offering for the industry. Principal Responsibilities: Compile, analyse and interpret data to assist with margin management and provide a commercially viable, appealing range of merchandise (and other products) at competitive prices. Build, manage and maintain relationships with suppliers to include negotiation, service agreement and performance reviews. Work with the internal stakeholders to build compelling reward propositions and assist with all client requests. Lead operational implementation of new Reward supplier/offering from brief to launch. Pro-actively suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of service and identify and implement Reward Product enhancement opportunities. Accountability for driving the timely resolution of any reward/supplier issues. Input into the technical development of the reward products and systems. Maintain a working knowledge of external factors such as legislation, trademarks and taxation. Source new suppliers to improve upon the existing range. Support profitability and redemption targets as set by the company. Essential Experience & Skills Extensive experience in an online retail, buying or range management role. Works with minimal guidance and in partnership with other team members. Strong supplier relationship management. Previous experience of working with and using data and databases to present and support decision making processes and commercial business updates. High level of commercial awareness. Ability to influence with strong negotiation skills. Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Self-starter and 'closer' of projects. Troubleshooting and decision-making skills. Multi-tasking skills with the ability to work in high-pressure, fast paced dynamic environment with changing priorities.