Bradley Hull
Clayton,UK
Summary
I am a strategic and results-driven Buyer with 4 years of experience, previously working within one of the largest online pure play beauty retailers in the UK Market. I managed the end-to-end purchasing of goods and services, maintained supplier relationships, and supported internal stakeholders across the organisation. My responsibilities included overseeing contract management and delivering operational support to ensure efficient and effective procurement processes.
I have a proven track record of driving sales growth, onboarding new brands, and responding to fact-paced market trends. Managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers has given me broad insight across multiple product categories.
Analytical, adaptable, and proactive, I thrive in dynamic environments and consistently look for opportunities to add value and improve performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Buyer
Maximo Group (Allbeauty & Fragrance Direct)
Guernsey / Manchester, UK
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Purchasing cosmetic and beauty products for one of the largest E-Commerce pure play retailers In the UK market
- Oversee a portfolio of more than 40 suppliers spanning haircare, skincare, bath & body, sun care, and beauty supplement categories
- Raise purchase orders manually and via the SLIM4 platform to automate and optimise purchasing, reducing costs and improving efficiency
- Grew the Wellbeing category from 0.1% to 1% of total business mix within 12 months, onboarding 15+ new brands including Nestle, Wild Nutrition, Lambert's Healthcare and Hairgain
- Negotiating favourable commercial terms such as cost prices, commercial targets, credit limits
- Manage market-leading brands including L’Occitane, Neom Wellbeing, Dermalogica, Caudalie, and Dr. Hauschka
- Successfully onboarded key P&G brands such as Braun, Oral-B, and Olay
- Analyse market and product trends to inform strategic buying decisions
- Monitor competitor pricing and promotional activity, responding quickly to maintain competitiveness
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with customer data, market trends, and supplier objectives
- Launch key NPD in partnership with Brand, Marketing, and Commercial teams
- Creating and implementing pricing strategies based on market / customer data and supplier targets.
- Coordinate delivery timelines and quantities in line with purchasing strategies
- Work closely with Operations and Logistics to ensure timely receipt of goods
- Handle escalated customer complaints related to purchased stock by liaising with suppliers and distributors
- Partner with Stock Management to ensure accurate product setup and readiness for launch
- Maintain optimal stock levels, managing overstock and aged inventory to minimise risk
- Developing customer led sourcing strategies to maximise offering and profitability.
- Deliver new-starter inductions for the purchasing department and train Buying Assistants and Administrators
- Conduct online and in-person meetings with international suppliers and distributors, including overseas travel
- Oversee supplier onboarding and offboarding processes
- Ensure products are accurately merchandised across website, email, and social media channels
Purchasing Executive
Maximo Group (Allbeauty & Fragrance Direct)
Guernsey, UK
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Managing a portfolio of direct / indirect suppliers (25+) growing year on year sales
- Building joint business plans with Brand managers to hit commercial targets
- Identified new suppliers by conducting comprehensive market research and customer analysis
- Learnt negotiation skills
- Implemented cost-saving strategies whilst overseeing purchase orders, reduced unnecessary expenditure
- Learnt to use forecasting tools
- Improved skills with Microsoft Office programmes (Excel formulas and spreadsheet formatting)
- Utilised market reports and promotion materials to identify new business opportunities.
- Oversaw purchase orders from initiation through approval stage for seamless workflow
- Attended regular supplier meetings, in person and via Zoom
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and to obtain favourable contract terms.
Customer Services Administrator
Maximo Group (Allbeauty & Fragrance Direct)
Guernsey, UK
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Investigating fraudulent payments and customer orders, issuing cancellations and refunds
- Handling card transactions and sensitive information.
- Managed 50+ customer calls per day with professionalism and efficiency
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously – ensuring completion within set time frames
- Knowledge using Zendesk, Trustpilot and Adyen
- Resolving customer issues and complaints over telephone calls, live chat and email
- Working across multiple sales channels such as eBay, Amazon, and a direct-to-customer website
- Trained new starters
- Liaised between customers and internal departments to address and resolve customer service concerns
- Assisting the Customer Services Manager with any other duties as required
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance Graphic Design work
Milan, Italy
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Designed and built websites for medical professionals in the Allergy and Immunology fields
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom)
- Created logos, banners and visual assets for digital platforms
- Produced monthly and quarterly newsletters for email and mobile format
- Optimised website content for improved SEO performance
- Managing site updates and ongoing maintenance
- Spent time travelling in Italy, whilst undertaking private Italian language tuition
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of all tasks
Self-employed maker
Bradley Hull Design
Essex, United Kingdom
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Self-employed maker creating handmade sculptural vessels exclusively for Exhibitions and Galleries
- Selected Exhibitor at London Design Festival 2017, New Designers 2017 and New Designers One Year in 2018
- Designed, build, and installed exhibition spaces
- Sold work directly to the public through exhibitions and events
- Secured the best possible pricing from suppliers to maximise value
- Marketed and promoted work through social media channels and a dedicated website
Education
CIPS Level 4 - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Manchester 04/2025 -
Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) - Auto CAD
Autodesk
London 12/2017 - 01/2018
BA (Hons) - 3D Design and Craft
University of Brighton
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 09/2014 - 09/2017
Art and Design Foundation Course - Art and Design
UCA Maidstone
Maidstone, Kent 09/2013 - 06/2014
Emergency First Aid at Work - First Aid
St John Guernsey
Guernsey 02/2024 - 02/2024
A Levels - Business studies, Psychology & Biology
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Maidstone, Kent 09/2010 - 09/2012
Skills
- Strong communicator with negotiation skills
- Use of Demand planning and Inventory Management tools (Slim4 / Slimstock)
- Working towards CIPS Level 4 qualification
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Merchandising proficiency
- Ability to work independently or within team environments
- Natural leader, managing and delegating tasks
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities, working to tight deadlines
- Product trend analysis and retail market knowledge
- Supplier Relationship management
- Contract negotiation
- Trend forecasting
- Product life cycle understanding
- Joint Business planning for promotional activities
Timeline
Buyer
Maximo Group (Allbeauty & Fragrance Direct)
09.2022 - 11.2025
Purchasing Executive
Maximo Group (Allbeauty & Fragrance Direct)
01.2021 - 09.2022
Customer Services Administrator
Maximo Group (Allbeauty & Fragrance Direct)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance Graphic Design work
01.2018 - 01.2020
Self-employed maker
Bradley Hull Design
01.2017 - 03.2018
CIPS Level 4 - Procurement & Supply
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
04/2025 -
Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) - Auto CAD
Autodesk
12/2017 - 01/2018
BA (Hons) - 3D Design and Craft
University of Brighton
09/2014 - 09/2017
Art and Design Foundation Course - Art and Design
UCA Maidstone
09/2013 - 06/2014
Emergency First Aid at Work - First Aid
St John Guernsey
02/2024 - 02/2024
A Levels - Business studies, Psychology & Biology
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
09/2010 - 09/2012