Overview:
Buying Manager
Permanent
Up to £75,000+ Bonus + Pension + Car + PMI + ShareSave + 6.6 weeks holiday + Hybrid Working
Southampton, Store Support Office
The products on our shelves start with your decisions.
Every day, millions of customers trust B&Q to improve, repair and transform their homes. As a Buying Manager, you'll decide what they discover next—shaping category strategy, influencing investment and bringing market-leading ranges to life.
This is your opportunity to shape significant categories, bring innovative products to market, work with industry-leading suppliers and influence what customers see in stores and online. Every decision you make will help customers create homes they can be proud of.
Why B&Q?
This is the kind of buying role where your decisions don't disappear into spreadsheets—they appear on shelves, online and in homes across the UK.
You'll own a significant category, balancing customer insight, market trends, supplier innovation and commercial performance to create compelling propositions that customers love and competitors notice.
You'll have the autonomy to make bold commercial decisions, backed by leaders who trust expertise, encourage challenge and value fresh thinking.
If you're motivated by ownership, pace and seeing the impact of your decisions at scale, you'll thrive here.
Why Now?
B&Q is investing in its future—transforming categories, strengthening supplier partnerships and evolving how customers shop across stores and digital channels.
It's an exciting time to join a business where Buying is central to growth and innovation, and where you'll have the opportunity to help shape what comes next.
What's the job?:
Own the commercial strategy for your category, from vision through to execution
Deliver sustainable sales growth, improved profitability and market-leading customer propositions
Build strategic supplier partnerships that unlock innovation, value and long-term growth
Lead high-value negotiations with key suppliers to secure outstanding commercial outcomes
Turn customer insight, market trends and data into commercial decisions that outperform competitors
Identify where B&Q can lead the market—anticipating trends, creating competitive advantage and delivering sustainable long-term growth
Challenge established thinking and bring innovative products to market
Influence senior stakeholders across Commercial, Supply Chain, Digital and Marketing functions
Build, coach and develop a high-performing buying team, creating future commercial leaders
You'll Be Successful In This Role If You Have
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Significant experience leading complex buying or category strategies within a retail or commercial environment
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Strong commercial judgement supported by customer insight and data-led decision making
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A proven track record of delivering sales growth, margin improvement and commercial performance
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Confidence influencing and negotiating at a senior level
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Experience developing high-performing teams and future talent
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The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
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The confidence to challenge thinking, drive change and influence decisions across the wider business
Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys ownership, thrives on complexity and is motivated by turning strategy into measurable results.
Tools Category
incorporating power and hand tools, power tool accessories, tool storage, ladders, clothing and footwear, workshop and vacuums
Why Top Buyers Choose B&Q
✅ Ownership of a high-profile category
✅ Freedom to shape long-term category strategy
✅ The opportunity to influence senior commercial decision-making
✅ Exposure to industry-leading suppliers and brands
✅ The chance to see your ideas brought to life at scale
✅ Career opportunities across one of the UK's largest retail buying functions
✅ Hybrid working, colleague discount and competitive reward package
✅ The opportunity to leave your mark on a household name
Ready to Shape What's Next?
If you're ready to own meaningful categories, influence business strategy and see your decisions shape how customers improve their homes, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your commercial expertise, challenge the status quo and help shape the future of home improvement retail.
At B&Q, your ideas won't sit in presentations—they'll appear in stores, online and in homes across the UK.
What's in it for me?:
At B&Q, we're building more than great homes – we're building great careers.
When you join us, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive business where your ideas matter, your development is invested in, and your wellbeing is genuinely important.
Flexible & Hybrid Working - Work in a way that helps you perform at your best, balancing business needs with personal commitments.
Career Growth & Development - Access learning, development and career opportunities across one of the UK's leading retail organisations.
Competitive Reward Package - A competitive salary, pension and a range of financial benefits.
Colleague Discounts - Enjoy discounts across B&Q and the wider Kingfisher Group.
❤️ Health & Wellbeing Support - Access wellbeing resources, health support and employee assistance programmes designed to help you thrive.
Time Away From Work - Generous holiday entitlement and family-friendly policies that support life both inside and outside work.
A Place Where You Belong - We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves.
Make a Difference - The work you do will have a direct impact on our customers, colleagues and business.
Please note that B&Q does not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.
At B&Q, we're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone.
If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to help you complete your application or throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact us at [email protected]. If you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we'll consider your application in line with our Disability Confident commitments.
