Buyer

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Plymouth is looking for a dynamic Buyer to shape their product offering. Responsibilities include maximising sales and profitability, leading supplier negotiations, and implementing product strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail buying, strong market awareness, and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced retail buyer from a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially savvy with strong market awareness.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales, margin, and profitability.
• Lead supplier negotiations and range reviews.
• Implement product strategy aligned with customer needs.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Market awareness

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Buyer - Head Office, Plymouth

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing privately owned companies, recognised in the Sunday Times Top Track 100. With over 200 stores nationwide, we're expanding rapidly and looking for a dynamic Buyer to help shape our product offering.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales, margin, and profitability
• Lead supplier negotiations and range reviews
• Implement product strategy aligned with customer needs
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Ensure strong product availability and quality through cross-functional collaboration

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced retail buyer, ideally from a fast-paced environment with both store and online presence
• Commercially savvy with strong market awareness
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills
• Proactive, reliable, and a strong communicator
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Interested? Apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office