Buyer

Huntress; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage suppliers and product availability. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, excel in a fast-paced environment, and possess advanced Excel capabilities. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Annual Christmas bonus

Cycle to Work scheme

25% staff discount

Qualifications

• Experience in buying/category and demand management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers and deliveries to ensure product availability.
• Launch and develop products meeting end user needs.
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Advanced Excel

Excellent communication

Job description

Overview

Buyer
Location: Camberley, Hybrid
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

What you'll do

• Ensure products are always available by managing suppliers and deliveries efficiently
• Launch and develop products that meet end user needs
• Analyse category sales and margin performance, spotting opportunities to boost results
• Track market trends to inform pricing, product mix, and promotional strategies
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and build lasting partnerships
• Support customer service with complex product related queries
• Work with demand planning to optimise forecasts and inventory
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and ecommerce teams to deliver successful product launches and promotions
• Represent the business with both internal stakeholders and external partners

Who we're looking for

• Experience in buying/category and demand management
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills for data driven decision making
• Excellent communicator, confident engaging at all levels

What's in It for You

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
• Annual Christmas bonus based on sales performance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 25% staff discount

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.