Rise Resourcing
Buyer - Consumer Electricals
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Buyer – Consumer Electricals
The Role
We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Buyer to take ownership of a growing Consumer Technology category. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for innovative, everyday technology products that enhance modern living, from charging solutions and personal audio to smart home accessories, travel technology and personal mobility products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a category strategy that delivers sustainable sales and profit growth.
- Identify market trends, customer insights and emerging technologies to shape future product ranges.
- Lead the development and launch of new own-brand products, managing the process from supplier selection and product design through to market launch.
- Source products from international suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, pricing and supply agreements to maximise profitability.
- Take ownership of category trading performance, including sales, margin, stock availability and inventory management.
- Build strong supplier partnerships to secure innovative products, competitive pricing and reliable supply.
- Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, quality assurance and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing category performance.
- Continuously review the product assortment to identify opportunities for improvement, rationalisation and growth.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
You'll be an experienced Buyer with a proven background in consumer electronics, technology accessories, travel products or a related category. Other requirements include:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- A successful track record of developing and launching own-brand or exclusive products.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, margins and category profitability.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, including experience working with overseas manufacturers.
- Confidence using data and market insights to support decision-making.
- The ability to build effective relationships across multiple departments and influence key stakeholders.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus opportunity.
- Company pension scheme.
- Colleague discounts.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities with clear career progression.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location