Senior Buyer

asmodee is a global leader in tabletop games, committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. We are headquartered in France, and our team of more than 2,200 people work across the globe throughout our wholly owned creative studios, distribution businesses, and the functions that support them. We offer one of the world’s largest catalogs of tabletop games, featuring iconic titles like CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, Dobble/Spot it!®, and Exploding Kittens®. As an employer of choice, we champion inclusivity, growth, and recognition, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued. Joining us means shaping unforgettable gaming experiences while contributing to a more sustainable, connected world.

Job Summary

• Driving with autonomy new supplier relationships.
• Driving with autonomy all key commercial variables to meet the company strategy and all key KPIs (Key performance Indicators).
• Fully responsible for agreed number of agreed suppliers.
• Buying stock from established/new suppliers, and delivering the right stock at the time, driving the availability of the range.
• Managing Supplier relations.
• Managing internal relations and information flow on product and order status from various sources to multiple points in the business.
• Finding new products and suppliers and then onboarding them to work with the business, including contract/terms negotiations, product specification, and anything else as applicable.
• Liaising with logistics and warehouse staff to ensure that purchasing activity is coordinated.

What does this role Involve

• Fully negotiate, own and build accountable supplier commercial variables.
• Order product from suppliers based on either forecasted demand, historical data, or specific sales requirements and maximise the availability to sell % of the agreed range.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships globally.
• Source new product and suppliers through liaison with existing suppliers or existing 3rd party partners.
• Negotiate agreements and contracts with suppliers using commercial judgement, knowledge of industry pricing models and using forecasts on ordering volumes and supply chain information.
• Attend Trade Shows and make supplier visits both domestically & internationally to investigate new products, meet new suppliers and manage existing supplier relationships.
• Ensure product compliance with relevant safety standards, working with suppliers to ensure that the necessary certifications have been awarded and liaising with the internal QA specialist as necessary.
• Review product stock holdings and monitor turn rate to ensure stock is at optimum levels taking into consideration perennial sellers, hot new lines and ensuring that the supply chain can meet the demands.
• Review product lines that have not sold and work with sales and marketing to investigate if the products need a boost or if the product should be off-loaded through the appropriate stock clearance process.
• Create weekly (and medium to long term) new release schedules based on supplier release dates for use by other internal teams.
• Prepare and review product pricing (domestic and international).
• Ensure that all product information is shared with colleagues in Sales, Marketing & Operations including; information about new products, availability of products, dates for product releases and promotions plus any other competitor information that may be gleaned in the conduct of your role.
• Respond to changing priorities and achieve tasks quickly and efficiently.

What are we looking for

• Essential: At least 3 years’ experience at Buyer in a comparable role.
• Always collaborative and empathetic both internally and externally.
• Always embody Asmodee Key Behaviours; Commitment, Communication, Initiative, Leadership, Optimism & Resilience and Team Play.
• High level of numeracy.
• Strong Excel competency level.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and build trust.
• Ability to multi-task and be adaptable to changing demands/priorities.
• Resilient and determined.
• Positive and enthusiastic with a passion to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment which involves working with a range of different people and departments.
• A self-starter, with the tenacity and drive to deliver results.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Desirable: Excellent listening skills.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Problem solving and creativity when faced with roadblocks.

We offer an opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company working with wonderful people and products. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a great benefits package including 24 days holiday, rising with service (+ bank holidays), a day off to take for your birthday or as a wellbeing day, private medical insurance and staff discount on all our products! We offer a hybrid working environment in some of our roles, offering flexibility to balance work and life.

Our Commitment

Our purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. asmodee is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and fairness of treatment in the workplace for all employees and job applicants. Our aim is to provide a working environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.