Quest Search and Selection are excited to recruit for a Category Head - Electrical Appliances to oversee our Private Label portfolio, building and managing a high-performing range of products across SDA & MDA, home electrical appliance categories. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in own-brand development-from initial concept and sourcing through to launch-ensuring each product enhances our brand identity and supports overall category growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to define category strategy, drive product innovation, and make a significant impact within a rapidly growing e-commerce business.
The company we are partnering with operates globally, in the omnichannel space and is currently expanding & looking for someone to lead their Electrical Appliances category team.
Role and Responsibilities of this Head of Buying - Electrical Appliances
*Develop and execute the private label strategy, building a competitive and customer-focused own-brand assortment.
*Lead end-to-end product development, from concept and supplier sourcing to packaging, quality control, and launch.
*Manage suppliers to ensure strong cost, quality, lead times, and compliance with sustainability standards.
*Optimise pricing and margins to deliver profitable growth and a compelling customer offer.
*Partner with marketing to define brand positioning and launch plans that drive awareness and loyalty.
*Use data, insights, and market trends to identify opportunities and improve performance.
*Oversee forecasting, stock management, and promotional planning across the category.
*Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution throughout the product lifecycle.
*Drive innovation, continuously enhancing products, packaging, and propositions.
Qualifications Required for this Head of Buying - Electrical Appliances:
*Experience in Private Label / Own Brand and eCommerce brand management.
*8 -10 years + experience in category & buying position in a leadership capacity.
*That you have extensive background. Categories include Small & Large Domestic appliances, including electrical appliances.
*Experience in consumer electronics is desirable but not essential.
*Proven success in product development, supplier sourcing, and full NPD cycles.
*Strong commercial judgement, balancing cost, quality, and brand value to maximise margins.
*Skilled in negotiation, relationship management, and project delivery.
*Data-driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action.
*Entrepreneurial and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
The benefits for this Head of Buying - Electrical Appliances:
*Great head office environment - between 3-5 days in he office.
*Bonus
*Month travel Allowance
*Laptop
*A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact
An exciting chance to shape category strategy and drive growth for a fast-moving e-commerce business, if you have the right experience for the role of Lead Category- Electrical appliance role, please sent your cv to email-
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.