Sirius Buying Group, leading buying group in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail sectors, is thrilled to announce further expansion as Adrian Howes, joins the team on 1st September 2025, as the new Head of Supplier Development.
Working with Sirius on a part-time basis, Adrian brings almost 35 years of experience as an MDA Buyer including time with Apollo 2000 and most recently at Hughes, one of the UK’s largest independents. Gaining valuable insights into emerging markets and challenges within the industry, Adrian has developed a strong track record in product selection, pricing, range building, and building Supplier relationships.
This wealth of expertise will be invaluable in supporting the group and bring further benefits for members to Sirius. In his new role, Adrian will focus on strengthening relationships with a selection of approved suppliers and distributors, as well as securing exclusive pricing, enhanced terms, and increased promotional opportunities for all Sirius Members. He will also concentrate on developing margin-rich core and exclusive ranges aligned to member needs, creating greater access to promotional opportunities along with improved availability to all Sirius members.
Adrian Howes, Head of Supplier Development, Sirius Buying Group
Adrian says, “The need to improve supply chain efficiency with top-tier brands and products is the best way to encourage collaborative thinking and safeguard the long-term relationships between existing and new approved suppliers to the group. I plan to use my years of experience and knowledge and focus on several suppliers throughout the group to ensure the very best products and deals are available to our network of independent retailers. Thank you for this fantastic opportunity, and I look forward to solidifying my new role at this year’s Trade Show and Gala Dinner in a few weeks!”
Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sirius Buying Group comments, “His appointment marks an important step in further developing our Supplier strategies, ensuring Sirius Members continue to gain access to the best possible opportunities in the marketplace. We are delighted to welcome Adrian to the team and look forward to the value his experience will bring to the Group.”
A huge indication of the continued growth and expansion throughout Sirius Buying Group, the recruitment of Adrian Howes, follows the appointment of Ian Cullen as National Business Development and Member Support Manager, and a series of company promotions including Mark Veysey to Operations Director, Marion Morton to Commercial Director, Darren Scott to Head of Membership Development, Joe Howes to Head of Data & Marketing, and Natalie Morris as Administration & MDA Account Manager strengthening the high calibre team that continues to work hard on behalf of all of its members to the mutual benefit of Sirius’ Approved Suppliers.
For more information, please contact Sirius Buying Group:
t 0330 133 8336, e siriusoffice@siriusbuyinggroup.co.uk, w siriusbuyinggroup.co.uk
Office 10, Equinox South Business Centre, Bristol BS32 4QL
