FMCG Buyer

B&M Retail; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Benefits portal with retailer, leisure

Job summary

B&M Retail is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our growing team in Speke, Liverpool. You will develop commercially successful ranges, negotiate with suppliers and drive value for customers in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll report to a Senior Buyer and have the chance to shape category strategies, while benefiting from a hybrid working arrangement and career development within one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Buyer or ready to progress from Junior Buyer.
• Experience in Grocery, FMCG, Food, Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Health & Beauty or related retail buying.
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of driving sales and margin growth.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Data-driven decision making with ability to interpret sales/market data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies that drive sales, margin, and market share.
• Manage product ranges across designated categories to meet customer needs.
• Build strong supplier relationships to secure best terms and promotional opportunities.
• Identify market trends and customer insights to inform range decisions.
• Negotiate cost prices, promotions and trading agreements to maximise performance.
• Analyse sales, profit and market data to support forecasts and range reviews.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing and Retail Operations on launches.
• Manage category performance and optimise availability and profitability.
• Mentor Assistant and Junior Buyers where appropriate.

Skills

Buyer experience

Grocery/FMCG experience

Negotiation

Data-driven

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Buyers to join our team at a pivotal time of growth. As we continue to expand our Buying function across multiple categories, we're looking for ambitious, commercially savvy individuals with experience in Grocery or FMCG, who can thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

As a Buyer, you'll play a key role in developing commercially successful ranges, identifying market opportunities, negotiating with suppliers, and delivering value for our customers. Reporting to a Senior Buyer or Senior Buying Manager, you'll have the autonomy to make an impact while being supported to develop your career within one of the UK's fastest-growing retailers.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool, with a hybrid working arrangement.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering category strategies that drive sales, margin, and market share
• Managing product ranges across designated categories, ensuring they meet customer needs and business objectives
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best commercial terms, promotional opportunities, and product innovation
• Identifying market trends, competitor activity, and customer insights to inform ranging decisions
• Negotiating cost prices, promotional plans, and trading agreements to maximise commercial performance
• Analysing sales, profit, and market data to support forecasting, range reviews, and category growth
• Partnering with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Retail Operations teams to deliver successful product launches and promotions
• Managing category performance and taking proactive action to optimise sales, availability, and profitability
• Supporting and developing Assistant Buyers and Junior Buyers where appropriate

The skills & experience you'll bring:

• Previous experience as a Buyer, or an established Junior Buyer ready to take the next step
• Grocery, FMCG, Food, Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Health & Beauty, Household, or other relevant retail buying experience
• Strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to deliver sales and margin growth
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
• A data-driven approach, with the ability to interpret sales and market information to support decision-making
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A positive, proactive approach with a passion for retail and delivering great products for customers

Why B&M?

• We offer a range of great benefits including colleague discount, a benefits portal offering discounts across numerous retailers, hospitality and leisure providers, and much more. You can view our full benefits package here: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

If you're looking to join a growing business where you can make a real impact and help shape the future of our categories, we'd love to hear from you.

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