Head of Buying – Consumer Goods (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking a senior buying leader who thrives on building great teams, discovering brilliant products and driving commercial success. This role sits at the heart of a fast‑growing consumer goods business, reporting directly to the CEO and shaping product strategy across multiple categories.

Key responsibilities

• Owning and developing the overall buying strategy across multiple consumer product categories.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of five buyers, providing direction and support.
• Building and managing key supplier relationships, including negotiations with Far‑East manufacturers.
• Setting category, margin and supplier targets and driving range and category strategy.
• Using sales, market and trend data to identify new opportunities and manage licensed ranges such as Disney and Bluey.

Required profile

• Significant senior buying or category management experience in consumer goods/FMCG.
• Proven track record of leading and developing multi‑level buying teams.
• Strong commercial understanding of budgets, margins and P&L.
• Confidence to influence at CEO/board level and work in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Required skills

• Experience with Amazon marketplace.
• Experience with Shopify platform.
• Experience with TikTok Shop.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model.
• Birthday leave and product discounts.
• Quarterly socials and on‑site parking.
• High degree of autonomy and opportunity to shape the buying function.