Senior Buying Manager - Computing & Gaming

Quest Search and Selection is partnering with one of the biggest ecommerce retail platforms. This e-commerce retail platform with operations in the UK & Europe, is currently growing their non-food category team! With 1st class, supply chain and its core & cutting-edge digital solutions, this business is renowned for its innovation and excellence, all within a start-up culture.

As a Senior Buying Manager – Computing & Gaming, you will be responsible to take charge of our Computing & Gaming assortment, offering customers the most relevant tech, accessories, and gaming products at unbeatable value.

You’ll play a key role in shaping category direction, building strong supplier partnerships, and contributing to the expansion of a fast-growing e-commerce business.

The roles and responsibilities of this Senior Buying Manager – Computing & Gaming role:

• Build and manage a competitive Computing & Gaming product range, ensuring a strong mix of in-demand products, key brands, and exclusive launches.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships, securing top-tier products, competitive pricing, and access to the latest tech innovations.
• Create and deliver a comprehensive category strategy, managing a large and evolving SKU base profitably.
• Own the end-to-end buying process-from product selection and pricing to forecasting, promotional planning, and lifecycle management.
• Drive growth by onboarding leading tech and gaming brands, launching promotional campaigns, and identifying new opportunities.
• Monitor key category metrics and sales data to identify gaps and optimise supplier performance.
• Negotiate trading terms and pricing to maximise margin and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with global supply chain teams to ensure consistent product availability and operational excellence.

Qualifications required for this Senior Buying Manager – Computing & Gaming role:

• Proven experience in buying or category management in the computing, gaming, or consumer electronics sector, ideally within e-commerce or retail.
• 8-10+ years of experience in a similar category-focused or senior-level buying role.
• A deep passion for the tech and gaming space, with the drive to fully own and develop the category.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset-comfortable making fast, smart decisions in a rapid-growth environment.
• Deep market knowledge and understanding of consumer behaviour, with a proven track record of commercial success.
• A well-established network of supplier relationships in the computing and gaming industry, with the ability to unlock new brand opportunities.

Benefits of joining this Senior Buying Manager – Computing & Gaming role:

• Bonus (x2 months)
• Phone & Tech
• Up to 7-9% pension contribution
• Hybrid working or WIO – 3 – 5 days in the office (this is key to not to miss out!)
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact
• Private health insurance
• Free lunch!

This is great opportunity to own something and build growth in a corporate yet entrepreneurial startup environment with like-minded people! If this role sounds like you then please apply with the reference