Category Buying Specialist

4 days ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Halfords Full time

Join Halfords as a Category Buying Specialist and contribute to delivering business performance. As a key member of the team, you will support the Buyer in driving industry-leading ranges of products at the right time, priced and promoted accordingly to meet financial and market share targets.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual with high levels of energy and commitment to deliver. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Customer, Procurement, Stock, Store Operations & Digital to achieve business objectives.

The estimated salary for this role is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

Key Accountabilities:

  • To implement effective category strategies, managing the supply base, buying, ranging, margin mix, promotional framework, merchandising, planning, and stock management.
  • Monitor and manage trading performance, ensuring rigorous planning and forecasting to deliver revenue, margin, profit, and market share ambitions.
  • Drive procurement benefits through supplier partnerships and buying alliances.
  • Lead ESG targets—packaging, product, science-based targets, and emissions for all partners.
  • Capture data accurately and set up products on time.
  • Deliver innovation across categories.
  • Monitor customer experience measures and implement tactical interventions.
  • Work with channel and operational teams to maximize trading opportunities.
  • Product expert working with the proposition team, procurement function, and suppliers.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • High commercial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Strong execution and planning rigour.
  • Pragmatic and grounded with ability to drive delivery.
  • Detailed and comfortable working with data and data entry.
  • Cross-channel / Multi-channel thinking.
  • Dynamic and results-driven individual with high levels of energy and commitment to deliver.
  • An effective communicator articulate and persuasive able to build strong relationships.


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