Senior Buyer

**Who we are**

We are a highly ambitious team; focused and truly collaborative. We empower people to take ownership through meaningful and impactful work. We exist to help people and the planet, it’s a big statement but one you’ll wear with pride.

Raylo is here to change how people get their tech for good. That means giving them access to the products they really want, but doing so in a responsible, sustainable way.

We provide Seamless Circularity, where every device gets an extended life through our automatic, effortless cycle of refurb, reuse and recycle.

Our secret sauce is leasing. By providing a subscription alternative, we're cracking open a staid old market and bringing real change to consumers and the environment. Less waste, better value. We’re serious - we want to lead the change in consumption of consumer technology.

**Life at Raylo**
- We are an organically collaborative and dynamic team
- We embrace innovation, seek out challenges and always aim for excellence
- We take intelligent risks, celebrate our wins, and learn from our mistakes
- We help each other by listening, challenging thought and continually improving
- We live our mission, walk in our customers’ shoes, focus and execute, and are a curious and gritty bunch

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This role can be based in London or Belfast*_**

**What you’ll do**

You’ll work in a fast-paced startup; so while we have built robust processes, you’ll get the opportunity to influence how we improve processes that will be pivotal in the success of Raylo.

**As Senior Buyer**:

- You will execute the purchasing strategy in line with the overall commercial strategy
- You will work with cross-functional teams to forecast demand in line with business targets.
- You will support range reviews, launches and promotions.
- You will work with finance to manage credit limits and budgets.
- You will drive continuous improvement and efficiency in our processes.
- You will develop and manage the buying team.
- You will stay current and up to date on market trends that may affect the supply or demand of products and advise stakeholders of any impact.

**You’ll succeed with**
- 5+ years of buying experience at a senior level, preferably at an FMCG business
- Exceptional communication with strong negotiation skills along with a strategic mindset
- The ability to analyse complex data and identify market trends that enable you to make informed decisions and influence suppliers
- A strong commercial acumen
- Being results-oriented - with a proven track record of achieving targets
- Great vendor and contract management ability with experience
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excelling in a fast-paced environment, and having the confidence to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong skills in MS Office, Google Suite - particularly Excel/Sheets.

**Nice to haves (but not essential)**
- Experience using/implementing ERP systems is desirable but not essential
- Experience using SQL, Big Query, DBT, and Looker is advantageous but not essential
- Startup/scaleup experience is desirable but not required.
- Degree-level education is preferred but not essential

We’re not looking for you to meet every point on this job description, please still get in touch if you think you could add value and do your best work here at Raylo. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

**Opportunities & Benefits**

**Your chance to make an impact.** We want what you can bring - what makes you special. Through trust, collaboration and autonomy, you can have an impact right from the off.

**Be part of the change. **You will join one of the fastest growing fintech startups, backed by Octopus Ventures, Macquarie and Telefónica, where you can change how people get their tech for good

Other benefits include;
- 33 days holiday per year (25 days, + an extra 8 days to choose the days that mean most to you)
- Stock options - get a real stake in Raylo’s growth
- Hybrid working environment
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Workplace nursery scheme
- Perkbox membership - hundreds of perks and discounts to support physical, financial and mental wellbeing
- To do your best work, we’ll give you a laptop and a Raylo phone
- Udemy Business corporate subscription - access to 15,000+ courses covering business, tech, and wellness skills
- Learning budget - we care deeply about investing in your long-term career growth and potential
- Free sustainable breakfast and snacks, every day you’re in the office
- Fun (yet optional) Raylo quarterly socials, plus summer and Christmas parties

**Diversity Statement**

Raylo is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and believe it adds value to our organisation. Working at Raylo is super fun and we’d love to tell you more about i