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Buying Manager

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Jollyes

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United Kingdom , Waltham Abbey

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Purchasing

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Not provided

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Salary:

55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year
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Jollyes are on a journey of growth and transformation - we're an award-winning, pet-specialist retailer, on the hunt for an experienced Buying Manager, adept in leading and influencing your team and other stakeholders, able to own the full end to end product solution for your category. It's a very exciting time to embark on your Jollyes journey! This role sits within our Commercial team reporting to our Head of Buying. Our Buying Manager will be an inspirational and influential leader, working cross-functionally with key business functions and stakeholders. Responsible for the financial performance, product and supplier selection of specified sections or categories across our pet range with measurement criteria across net sales, margin, market share, range proposition, stock holding, inbound service levels and quality returns / complaints.

Job Responsibility:

  • Working closely with your merchandising colleagues to own the full end to end product solution for each category from sourcing, ranging, service, store, online presentation through to exit
  • Build effective communications for retail teams to share the rationale and details of new product launches
  • Source new supplier opportunities and supply routes, presenting range and propositions to the Commercial Director
  • Successful supplier negotiations to achieve the best price point for our customers with regular review of market pricing and keeping abreast of competitor activity, market trends and insights
  • Supplier performance reviews against KPIs and managing any issues
  • Creating category strategies, defining the range and associated margins, sharing category insights to the wider business
  • Working with L&D Manager to ensure colleague training for all new product launches and existing ranges
  • Working with the Technical Manager to ensure we’re safe and legal at all times, supporting industry regulation and compliance across all product ranges, carrying out due diligence checks as needed

Requirements:

  • Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
  • Financially competent and able to demonstrate strong numerical skills including interpretation of data
  • Organised with evidence of horizon planning, critical path management and the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Analytical with experience of excel and power point
  • Experience of FOB sourcing and negotiating (relating to ‘pet’ accounts)
  • Solution orientated, not letting challenges become barriers with a self-driven, proactive approach
  • Challenges the ‘norm’ creating alternative plans and thinking with an owner mindset
  • Adaptable and can adjust approach to suit business needs regardless of scale or company hierarchy
  • An animal lover whether an owner or just a pet friend
  • Demonstrates integrity and diligence – will do the right thing when nobody is watching
  • Team player who works collaboratively and respects the needs of the team
  • Respectful of diversity, creates a environment which recognises and respects individuality
What we offer:
  • iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Stream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits
  • Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
  • Colleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips
  • Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand)
  • 30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too
  • Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off
  • Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
  • Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more
  • Further benefits on completion of probationary period (Critical illness, life assurance, PMI, enhanced pension)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Expiration:
April 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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