Retail Buyer

Lime Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium grocery business is seeking a Retail Buyer to take ownership of a product category. You will develop strategic buying relationships and drive innovation while ensuring sustainability in procurement. Ideal candidates must possess buying experience within grocery or FMCG sectors, strong commercial insight, and excellent organizational abilities. This hybrid role offers a salary range of £38,000-£45,000 and the chance to make a positive impact in the food industry.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in grocery or FMCG.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial performance across your category.
• Use market insights to inform category strategy.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Buying experience

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Excellent organization

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Retail Buyer (Grocery)

Greater London (Hybrid 2-3 days in the office)

£38,000-£45,000 + Benefits

Lime Talent is working on behalf of a premium grocery business to recruit a Grocery Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who lives and breathes food — a passionate foodie with a sharp commercial mindset and a deep appreciation for quality, sustainability, and innovation.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of a defined product category, shaping its future through strategic buying, supplier partnerships, and range development. You’ll be part of a dynamic, mission‑led team that’s committed to delivering exceptional products while making a positive impact on the food industry.

Responsability

1. Deliver commercial performance across your category, including sales, margin, and profitability
2. Use market and competitor insights to inform category strategy and identify growth opportunities
3. Drive range development through product launches, delists, and innovation
4. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular visits and joint business planning
5. Collaborate with supply chain, marketing, technical, and sustainability teams to ensure seamless execution
6. Develop promotional plans and work with trading teams to maximise impact
7. Make sourcing decisions with sustainability and ethical impact front of mind

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience, ideally within grocery or FMCG categories
• A genuine passion for food and the food industry
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A keen eye for detail and product quality
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially driven buyer who’s excited by the idea of shaping a category and working with products that matter, both to customers and the planet.

We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a variety of viewpoints fosters innovation and strengthens teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.