Retail Buyer / Category Manager at Distinct | B Corp

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Overview Interim Retail Buyer (Product) – 6 Month Contract - £500 a day inside IR35Location: West Midlands (hybrid) - Monday in the office + either Tuesday or Wednesday.Contract: 6 monthsDay rate: Dependent on experienceWe\'re supporting a well-established product-led retail business in the West Midlands that\'s looking for an experienced Interim Retail Buyer to step in and take ownership of a key product category.This role is strictly product retail – ideal for Buyers from hard goods, FMCG, DIY, home, electrical, automotive, leisure or general merchandise .What you\'ll be doing Owning end-to-end category buying for a defined product rangeManaging supplier relationships , negotiations and trading termsLeading pricing, margin management and profitability across the categoryRunning regular category and product performance reviews , using data to drive decisionsBalancing commerciality with availability , reacting quickly to trading performanceWorking closely with merchandising, supply chain and trading teams to maximise resultsWhat we\'re looking for Proven experience as a Retail Buyer within product retailStrong commercial acumen with hands-on experience managing pricing and marginsConfident dealing with suppliers and challenging on cost, terms and performanceComfortable in a fast-paced retail environment with weekly/monthly trading rhythmsAble to hit the ground running and add value quickly in an interim settingWhy this role Genuine interim opportunity with clear ownership and impactExposure to a commercial, product-driven retail businessIf you\'re an interim Retail Buyer with strong product, pricing and margin experience and are open to a 6-month assignment in the West Midlands , get in touch with your CV, day rate and availability.

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Salary: GBP 100000 - 140000 per year