Buyer

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

Job summary

A rapidly growing retail company in Plymouth is seeking a dynamic Buyer to manage the product offering. Responsibilities include maximizing sales and profitability, leading negotiations, and monitoring market trends. The ideal candidate has experience in retail buying and excellent analytical and communication skills. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Qualifications

• Ideally from a fast-paced environment with both store and online presence.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Proactive and reliable communicator.

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.

Skills

Experienced retail buyer

Commercially savvy

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

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.

About the Role

This is a key opportunity to manage and develop our customer offer. Working closely with the Head of Buying, you’ll build strong supplier relationships and drive value across a diverse category.

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.