Borehamwood
Job Description We are hiring a Senior Buyer to join our team and play a key role in shaping our sourcing and procurement strategy. Dreibach Ltd is a fast-growing FMCG importer and e-commerce business, operating across leading online marketplaces and retail channels. We work with a broad portfolio of brands, combining strong commercial capability with a data-driven approach to buying, trading, and growth. Our focus is on building scalable, high-performing categories through strong supplier partnerships, efficient operations, and a results-led culture. Learn more by visiting . The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and securing the right products at the right cost, quality, and lead time to support Dreibachâs multi-channel growth across Amazon, TikTok Shop, B&Q, wholesale, and retail partners. This role owns supplier management, cost engineering, and purchase order execution end-to-end. A successful Senior Buyer is highly commercial, detail-oriented, strong in negotiation, and capable of managing multiple suppliers across multiple regions. Responsibilities ⢠Source new suppliers and products globally, primarily in China, Europe, and Southeast Asia., ⢠Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, tooling costs, packaging requirements, and MOQs., ⢠Conduct cost breakdowns to optimise landed cost (material, labour, CBM, duty, freight, currency)., ⢠Attend supplier meetings, trade shows, and virtual factory audits when required., ⢠Maintain strong, proactive relationships with suppliers and factories., ⢠Review supplier performance (quality, reliability, lead times, defect rates)., ⢠Resolve supplier disputes, price increases, capacity issues, and quality concerns., ⢠Ensure suppliers comply with Dreibach standards, certifications, testing, and regulatory requirements., ⢠Create and manage POs from approval to delivery., ⢠Track production progress, shipment readiness, and ETAs., ⢠Coordinate with freight forwarders to secure the most efficient shipping method and pricing., ⢠Ensure on-time delivery to the warehouse and resolve delays promptly., ⢠Analyse landed cost, duty rates, freight options, packaging cost, CBM, and unit economics., ⢠Provide accurate costings to the Category Manager and Finance teams., ⢠Support margin improvement initiatives through cost reduction, supplier consolidation, or product spec changes., ⢠Recommend cost-engineering solutions to improve profitability., ⢠Review samples for quality, accuracy, and compliance., ⢠Coordinate pre-shipment inspections and quality checks with QC teams., ⢠Ensure packaging, labelling, manuals, and certifications are compliant with UK/EU standards., ⢠Investigate defects, returns, and customer feedback to improve product quality., ⢠Work closely with Category Managers to understand demand, product gaps, and range strategy., ⢠Collaborate with Supply Chain & Operations to ensure stock availability and accurate inbound planning., ⢠Work with the design team on packaging, artwork, and product improvements., ⢠Align with Finance on cash flow, PO approvals, costings, and budgeting., ⢠Ensure supplier data, costing, and PO details are accurate in internal systems (Google Sheets, BigQuery, ClickUp)., ⢠Use forecasting tools, automated demand planning, and sales data to guide purchasing decisions., ⢠Produce weekly/monthly purchasing reports including ETAs, PO statuses, delays, and risk levels., ⢠Proactively identify risks such as stock shortages, supplier issues, shipping delays, or geopolitical disruptions., ⢠Implement mitigation strategies to protect supply consistency., ⢠Escalate critical issues to the Head of Buying & Supply Chain with recommended actions. Experience Essential - ⢠3â5+ years experience in buying, sourcing, or procurement within China/Asia, ⢠2+ years in a Senior buying role, ⢠E-commerce buying experience, ⢠Strong negotiation skills with proven cost-saving achievements., ⢠Deep understanding of landed cost, CBM optimisation, duty/tariff structures., ⢠Experience managing multiple suppliers and complex supply chains., ⢠Strong commercial and analytical skills., ⢠Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., ⢠Experience with packaging, product sampling, testing, and compliance., ⢠Comfortable with Google Sheets, forecasting tools, and digital workflows. Desirable - ⢠Experience in Home, Garden, Lifestyle, Storage, Tools, or Household categories., ⢠Experience with Amazon/TikTok/B&Q supply needs., ⢠Experience with ClickUp, Slack automations, and Google Workspace., ⢠Mandarin-speaking (not essential but extremely valuable). Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm This role is hybrid, working from home on Fridays 28 days of annual leave per year (including bank holidays) Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ÂŁ35,000.00-ÂŁ45,000.00 per year Benefits: ⢠Company events, ⢠Company pension, ⢠Employee discount, ⢠Free parking, ⢠On-site parking, ⢠Work from home