Buyer / Senior Buyer

Zachary Daniels; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a Buyer / Senior Buyer for an off-price retail division in the UK. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused buying role where you will identify opportunities, negotiate with suppliers, and manage the end-to-end buying process to maximise value and margin.

You will build supplier relationships across UK and international markets, source surplus and end-of-line stock, and work closely with internal teams to align stock with customer demand and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in off-price, discount or value-led retail buying.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management ability.
• Analytical mindset to interpret sales and stock data.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new product opportunities across UK and international markets.
• Build and nurture supplier relationships with brands, manufacturers, agents, and industry contacts.
• Source stock including surplus inventory, end-of-line ranges, and opportunistic buys.
• Lead buying negotiations to secure competitive pricing and strong margins.
• Manage the full buying process from opportunity to order placement and delivery.
• Evaluate purchases using commercial judgement on pricing, volumes and profitability.
• Monitor market activity to identify opportunities aligned with the business strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure stock meets customer demand and objectives.

Skills

Buying experience

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Job description

Buyer / Senior Buyer - Off-Price Competitive Salary + Car On-site

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Buyer / Senior Buyer to join a leading retailer, playing a key role in driving growth across its off-price offering across fashion and lifestyle.

This is a fast-paced, highly commercial buying role, suited to someone with a strong understanding of the off-price market and the ability to identify and secure exciting product opportunities. You will take ownership of the buying process from initial opportunity through to negotiation and delivery, ensuring the business consistently offers customers exceptional value while maximising profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new product and stock opportunities across the UK and international markets, keeping ahead of market trends and emerging opportunities.
• Build and nurture a strong network of supplier relationships, working with brands, manufacturers, agents and other industry contacts.
• Source commercially attractive stock, including surplus inventory, end-of-line ranges, cancelled orders and other opportunistic buying opportunities.
• Lead buying negotiations, securing competitive pricing, favourable terms and strong margins without compromising on product quality or customer appeal.
• Manage the full buying process, from initial opportunity identification and supplier negotiation through to order placement and delivery.
• Evaluate potential purchases, using strong commercial judgement to assess product suitability, pricing, volumes and profitability.
• Monitor market activity and competitor developments to identify opportunities that support the wider commercial strategy.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure stock opportunities are aligned with customer demand and business objectives.
• Review sales performance, stock levels and buying activity, using insights to inform future purchasing decisions.

About You

• Proven experience within a Buyer or Senior Buyer position within off-price, discount or value-led retail.
• A strong track record of independently sourcing, negotiating and securing commercial buying opportunities.
• Established supplier relationships within the fashion industry, and the confidence to develop new industry contacts.
• Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to secure advantageous deals and deliver strong commercial returns.
• Highly commercially minded, with the ability to quickly assess opportunities and make sound buying decisions.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, stock and market performance.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where opportunities can arise at short notice.
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to take ownership and see opportunities through from start to finish.

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