Buyer - Premium Retailer - £50,000

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking a Buyer for a fast-growing independent food retailer in London. This role offers a competitive salary and a performance-related bonus while allowing the Buyer to shape product offerings and enhance supplier relationships in a collaborative, values-led environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus of up to £20,000

Collaborative and values-driven working culture

Real ownership over product strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in independent food retail, such as premium delis or convenience stores.
• Ability to manage a commercially successful product range.
• Experience in developing internal systems across buying and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage product ranges across food and grocery categories.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and conduct market analysis.
• Oversee ordering, stock management, and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Entrepreneurial mindset

Trend analysis

Job description

Buyer,Premium Food Retailer, London, £50,000 base salary + up to £20,000 performance bonus

We are working in partnership with a successful and fast-growing independent food retailer to recruit a talented and commercially minded Buyer.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led business during an exciting phase of expansion and transformation

About the Role

As Buyer, you will play a key role in shaping the product range, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving commercial performance across a multi-site retail business.This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the leadership team to develop and deliver a successful and compelling retail offer.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive base salary of up to £50,000
• Performance-related bonus of up to £20,000
• The opportunity to join a growing, independent retail business with ambition
• A collaborative and values-driven working culture
• Real ownership and influence over product strategy and supplier decisions

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage product ranges across food and grocery categories
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, producers, and wholesalers
• Conduct regular market and trend analysis to identify gaps and opportunities
• Optimise pricing, promotions, and margin performance
• Oversee ordering, stock management, and supplier negotiation processes
• Implement and improve buying and merchandising systems

About You

We are looking for an experienced food Buyer who:

• Has solid experience in independent food retail (such as premium delis, food halls, or high-quality convenience stores)
• Understands how to build, price, and manage a commercially successful product range
• Brings strong commercial acumen, with a keen eye for trends and product performance
• Has experience developing internal systems across buying, stock control, and pricing
• Thrives in entrepreneurial and fast-paced environments
• Is passionate about food, quality, and customer experience

If you are a commercially driven Buyer with a passion for independent food retail, we would love to hear from you.