Buyer - Health and Beauty, Hybrid in Warrington

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Retail Buyer to join a leading retailer based within their North West office, commutable from the majority of locations in the North West this is a great opportunity to join a growing commercial team.

You will be responsible for delivering a commercially focused product ranges that meet both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth in the fresh food category.

• Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
• Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices
• Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines
• Review levels of own brand stock & ensure adequate levels are available and minimise risk
• Presenting reports, figures and trend information to the Senior Management team
• Dealing and resolving escalated supplier queries
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity
• Working with own brand development team to ensure new products adhere to department business plans

Key requirements for the role;

• Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Buying Manager within a fast paced retail environment ideally with health and beauty or alternatively a branded product category.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Able to adapt swiftly in a fast paced, ever changing market.
• Good level of education, degree is preferable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
• Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects
• Excellent understanding of all MS Office products including advanced Excel

If this sounds like a good fit for you please apply today

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warrington

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-08-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English