Retail Buyer

1st Executive; Dorking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning FMCG business in Dorking is seeking a Retail Buyer to improve buying operations and manage supplier relationships. The role requires a passion for buying and offers a comprehensive benefits package along with career progression opportunities. Candidates should have previous retail buying experience and possess a full driving license with access to a vehicle.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Buyer seeking a step up.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Buying to streamline operations.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers in the Far East.
• Manage the critical path and negotiate prices.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Supplier communication

Critical path management

Price negotiation

Job description

Retail Buyer

Due to sustained year‑on‑year growth, my client is seeking to recruit a Retail Buyer. They are an established, award‑winning end‑to‑end FMCG manufacturing business, who work with global suppliers and many high‑street retailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Buying to streamline the buying operation
• Liaising and maintaining effective communication with suppliers based in the Far East
• Critical path management
• Price negotiation with some suppliers
• Overseeing and coordinating stock movement across the supply chain
• Liaising with the Design teams to ensure products meet the spec and can be delivered on time

Ideally you will have previous retail buying experience as an Assistant Buyer looking for a step up or as a buyer.

Due to the pace of the industry, it's really key that you love what you do, and that buying creates a real passion in you.

Due to the location of the site, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

A comprehensive benefits package is included plus real career progression opportunities.