Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional body in procurement is seeking a Buyer in Personal Care to source and develop products while managing supplier relationships and driving sales. This position offers a strong benefits package, including a 20% colleague discount, competitive holiday allowance, and discretionary bonus schemes. The role focuses on building collaborative cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

1 paid volunteer day a year

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive sales and profit in line with operating plan budgets.
• Experience in building and nurturing supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of market share performance and category planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profit in alignment with operating plans.
• Lead relationship with suppliers through effective commercial management.
• Prepare and analyze category plans based on customer insights and sales trends.

Skills

Decision making

Commercial savvy and negotiation skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Analysis of commercial and customer information

Team working

Job description

Job Description

As a Buyer in Personal Care, you\'ll work with top suppliers across the UK and Europe to source and develop products that are commercially successful, customer-centric, and aligned with our brand values.

You\'ll be responsible for building and nurturing supplier relationships, negotiating to deliver outstanding value while maintaining the highest standards in quality, safety, and sustainability. Collaborating closely with Product Development, you\'ll stay ahead of beauty and wellness trends, identifying opportunities to innovate and evolve our personal care offering.

You\'ll also work cross-functionally with teams in supply chain, marketing, range & display, and store operations to ensure seamless launches and impactful promotions that inspire and delight our customers.

If you\'re passionate about retail, have a sharp commercial instinct, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment-this is your chance to shape the future of personal care at M&S.

What you\'ll do

• Drive sales and profit in line with operating plan budgets
• Drive market share performance
• Lead relationship with suppliers through effective commercial management
• Prepare and agree category plan with Management Team through analysis of customer insight, sales and trends
• Set effective range strategies to optimise selling format and product choice, understanding space requirements

Who you are

• Decision making
• Commercial savvy and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Analysis of commercial and customer information to seize & deliver commercial opportunities
• Team working

What\'s in it for You?

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - delivering quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We\'re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

• 20% colleague discount for you + 1 household member (after probation)
• Competitive holiday allowance + option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to performance
• Strong pension + life assurance
• Tailored induction + training from day one
• Perks and savings via M&S Choices portal
• Market-leading family policies (parental, adoption, neonatal leave)
• 24/7 wellbeing support (GP access + mental health services)
• 1 paid volunteer day a year

Everyone\'s Welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail - disrupting, innovating and leading into a more inspiring digital era. We want diverse, representative teams where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

If you need support or adjustments during recruitment, let us know in your application. Our team will make sure you have what you need to do your best.