Senior Buyer

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer for Menswear to shape the product assortment and sourcing strategy. In this role, you'll lead a high-profile category, influencing product ranges that resonate with customers while driving sustainability and quality. If you're passionate about the menswear market and eager to make a commercial impact, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Work-life balance opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of menswear market trends and customer preferences.
• Experience in sourcing and buying strategies.
• Ability to improve quality and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute customer-focused sourcing and product strategies.
• Lead the menswear team and oversee buying strategy.
• Ensure product ranges deliver value and meet ethical standards.

Skills

Commercial thinking

Creativity

Sourcing strategy

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Details

Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits

Location: Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park and Home, Coventry, CV7 9RD

Contract type: Permanent

Business area: Food Commercial

Closing date: 20 January 2026

Requisition ID: 400045585

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work‑life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Here, everything in our Sainsbury’s stores starts out in Sainsbury’s Commercial. Whether it’s the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non‑food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, digitally and on demand. You’ll discover it’s incredibly fast‑paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They’re enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you’re passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

Senior Buyer – Menswear

At Sainsbury’s, our Buying teams shape the products millions of customers choose every day. We’re committed to delivering standout style, great value and quality our customers can trust.

This Senior Buyer role sits at the heart of our Menswear team, giving you the chance to lead a high‑profile category with real commercial impact. If you want to shape the future of Menswear at scale, this is the place to do it.

You’ll take full ownership of our menswear sourcing, buying and selling strategy, from trend‑led development to long‑term sourcing plans. Your decisions will influence the ranges customers love and how we deliver value across a competitive market.

You’ll also play a key part in evolving our end‑to‑end sourcing model, improving quality, sustainability, ethical standards and customer experience, all aligned with our ‘Plan for Better’ commitments. With Menswear a major focus for the business, your commercial thinking and creativity will drive both immediate trading performance and long‑term growth.

What You’ll Do

You’ll develop and execute a customer‑focused sourcing and product strategy for Clothing, shaping a compelling menswear assortment that reflects customer needs, market trends and