Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in the UK is seeking passionate individuals for Buying positions ranging from Assistants to Senior Buyers. Candidates should have experience in product sourcing, strong negotiation abilities, and a proactive approach to retail. Joining the talent pool ensures first access to upcoming opportunities, along with attractive benefits like store discounts and more. Register your interest today to take the first step toward your exciting career.

Benefits

Store discounts

Access to colleague portal savings

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Buying.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with confidence in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage product ranges from concept to launch.
• Develop own-label ranges in collaboration with teams.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Job description

Register your interest for a career in Buying at B&M!

Are you passionate about retail and ready to take the next step in your buying career?

We're currently seeking talented professionals at every stage of their journey - from Buying Assistants to Senior Buyers - to join our teams across a variety of categories, including Home, Garden, Seasonal, and more.

As part of the Buying team at B&M, you will be responsible for sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and delivering ranges that meet customer expectations and drive commercial success.

What could your responsibilities include?

• Sourcing and managing product ranges from concept to launch across UK.
• Developing own-label ranges in collaboration with strategy and design teams.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, negotiating the best deals!
• Analysing sales performance and recommending actions to maximise growth.
• Managing promotional calendars aligned to key seasonal events.
• Maintaining an accurate critical path with merchandisers and suppliers.
• Supporting innovation and speed to market initiatives.
• Presenting and signing off budgets and ranges.

What we look for:

• Previous experience within Buying.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with confidence in data analysis and Excel.
• Commercially focused, ambitious, and able to work under pressure.
• Passion for retail and a proactive approach.
• Willingness to travel overseas when required.

Why register your interest?

By joining our talent pool, you'll be the first to hear about upcoming Buyer opportunities at B&M. We also offer fantastic career opportunities, and our benefits include store discounts and access to our colleague portal with savings across numerous retailers, hospitality, and more! Check out our full benefits here: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

If this sounds like you, register your interest today and take the first step toward an exciting career with B&M!

B&M Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.