Buying Manager - Products & Services

Buying Manager - Products & Services
Northampton/Hybrid
Full Time
£45,000 - £49,000pa plus competitive reward and benefit scheme

Be there when it matters

Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.

Are you an experienced retail buying manager with a passion for retail looking for your next move?

About Us
Reporting to the Head of Products and Services you will lead the Products and Services Buying team to develop, and continually improve, a competitive and profitable range of products and services across all Retail sales channels, focusing on how we can help consumers to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle by offering a wide breadth of products.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement ranging strategy in conjunction with Head of Products and Services
• Managing sourcing and development of appropriate range for each category reflecting both breadth and depth in line with budgeted option growth within each key trading channel (shop and online)
• Responsible for managing maintenance and updating of range information and ensuring all key stakeholders are kept updated of all changes
• Keep abreast of current market trends, competitor activity and buying patterns
• Monitor and produce regular analysis of sales, stock & margin data against a specified budget
• Develop a network of trusted suppliers and develop procurement policy in line with overall strategy

Key Skills
• Experience in Retail buying with a sound knowledge of product lifecycle, ideally with strong online presence
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and good understanding of stock management and supply chains and the legal and safety requirements for all goods
• General understanding of materials manufacturing processes and their environmental impact
• and market knowledge, ability to spot, react to and predict market trends
• People management and development skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Proven track record of delivering on key KPIs


Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date:10th April 2025
Interview date: 23rd and 24th April

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.org

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

If you are having trouble completing this application, please email recruitment@sueryder.org, and a member of our team will assist you.