Buying manager Work, Jobs in Leicester, Lec (with Salaries)

Lead Buyer / Designer - Jewellery
CME leicester Limited —Leicester
- £42,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Travel
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Sourcing and Compliance Manager
Mi Hub Ltd —Derby
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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13d
Head of Category Strategy
Sciensus —Burton-On-Trent
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Category Procurement Manager
Caterpillar —Desford
- £79,400 - £98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Up to 25% travel
- Annual leave
12d
Senior Category Manager
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust —Nottingham
- £57,528 - £64,750 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Category Manager
City Plumbing —Crick
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Strategic Procurement Manager
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Agile
- AI
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
6d
PPE Category Manager
Cromwell Group —Leicester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Strategic Procurement Manager
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Agile
- AI
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
6d
Senior Category Manager
Unipart —Nuneaton
- Management
- Driving
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
7d
Group Category Manager
Mortgage Advice Bureau —Derby
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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2d
Head of Contracts & Performance
University of Nottingham —Nottingham
- £46,049 - £58,225 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- University
- Employee discount
11d
Global Category Manager
Markem-Imaje —Nottingham
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Referral programme
6h
Account Sourcing Manager
NAB-Jones Lang LaSalle Services —Derby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
12d
Lead Buyer - New Product Development Sourcing (Huntingdon or Nottingham, UK)
Videojet —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Account Sourcing Manager
JLL —Derby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
12d
Procurement Cost Programme Manager
Rolls-Royce —Derby
- Full-time
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
12d
Supply Chain Manager
Alkegen —Derby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse experience
Procurement Manager
KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP —Nottingham
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
Quick apply
Lead Sourcing Initiatives Specialist
Arabelle Services UK Ltd —Rugby
- Project management
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply

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Lead Buyer / Designer - Jewellery

CME leicester Limited
Leicester

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Job details

Full-time
£42,000 - £52,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Analysis skills
Purchasing
Communication skills

Full job description

Lead Buyer – CME Leicester Ltd

A premier jewellery wholesaler is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Lead Jewellery Buyer to join our friendly, family-run business based in Leicester.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our buying function while taking hands-on responsibility for the day-to-day execution of sourcing, developing and delivering commercially successful jewellery collections. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting CME’s long-term growth ambitions within the jewellery sector.

The role owns the full buying lifecycle — from trend forecasting and product development through to performance analysis and market execution

Key responsibilities

Lead the selection and development of commercially viable jewellery collections. Conduct regular trend forecasting and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities. Build relationships with suppliers through national and international trade events and meetings. Negotiate best pricing to achieve target margins. Review and improve supplier base to improve quality, design and delivery. Develop strong ethical and strategic supplier partnerships aligned to the business quality standards. Review sales performance to understand key sales, improve performance and understand profit and margin drivers. Working with CEO to formulate a buying plan and budget. Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver a cohesive aligned approach. Commission and manage freelance designers

Requirements

· Creative vision with strong product instinct

· Proven experience in a buying role ideally within the jewellery sector

· Strong understanding of product selection and development and the global sourcing process

· Excellent market awareness and a passion for jewellery

· Commercially astute with strong analytical and decision-making skills

· Strong professional communication skills and collaborative approach

· Proficient in Excel

· Comfortable commuting to Leicester (office-based role)

· Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

About Us

For almost 50 years, we have supplied unbranded silver and gold jewellery to trade customers across the UK. Our clients include major high-street brands as well as a valued network of independent jewellers.

We are passionate about delivering beautifully crafted, high-quality jewellery that offers exceptional value for money. Our success is built on long-standing supplier relationships and an experienced, dedicated team where every contribution is valued and collaboration is encouraged.

If you are a commercially driven jewellery buying professional looking to make a significant impact within a respected and growing business, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Pension Scheme

· 25+ days + bank holidays a holiday a year rising to 28

· Gift Voucher scheme

· 24-hour Employment assistance programme

· Generous product discount

· Staff social outings

Additional benefits depending on experience

Pay: £42,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

Leicester LE2 8TD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Prepared to travel internationally as and when the role requires

Work Location: In person

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buying manager jobs in leicester, lec

Lead Buyer / Designer - Jewellery

Sourcing and Compliance Manager

Head of Category Strategy

Category Procurement Manager

Senior Category Manager

Category Manager

Strategic Procurement Manager

PPE Category Manager

Strategic Procurement Manager

Senior Category Manager

Group Category Manager

Head of Contracts & Performance

Global Category Manager

Account Sourcing Manager

Lead Buyer - New Product Development Sourcing (Huntingdon or Nottingham, UK)

Account Sourcing Manager

Procurement Cost Programme Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Procurement Manager

Lead Sourcing Initiatives Specialist

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