Senior Buyer - Beauty

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading value retailer is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Beauty team. This pivotal role involves developing innovative and appealing beauty ranges, collaborating with various teams, and leveraging commercial insights to drive successful product offerings. Ideal candidates are experienced in FMCG or personal care, showing a strong passion for beauty trends and product development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent within beauty, personal care or FMCG.
• Passion for product and the beauty landscape.
• Experienced in fast-paced retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of beauty ranges aligned with trading plans.
• Build relationships with suppliers, negotiate costs and terms.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Merchandising on campaigns and launches.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Negotiation

Trend identification

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Senior Buyer - Beauty | North West | Value Retail | Salary up to £70k

A leading value retailer is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Beauty team. This is a pivotal role for someone who loves trading fast-moving product, spotting emerging beauty trends, and creating ranges that excite customers and deliver strong results.

You'll be at the heart of developing beauty ranges that balance innovation, affordability and mass appeal - working in close partnership with Merchandising, Marketing and trusted suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Senior Buyer - Beauty | North West | Value Retail | Salary up to £70k

A leading value retailer is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Beauty team. This is a pivotal role for someone who loves trading fast-moving product, spotting emerging beauty trends, and creating ranges that excite customers and deliver strong results.

You'll be at the heart of developing beauty ranges that balance innovation, affordability and mass appeal - working in close partnership with Merchandising, Marketing and trusted suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of exciting beauty ranges aligned to trading and marketing plans

• Build strong relationships with suppliers, identifying spot buys, negotiating the best costs and terms while spotting new brand opportunities

• Present seasonal ranges and strategy to senior stakeholders, aligned to customer insight and commercial goals

• Collaborate with Marketing and Merchandising teams on campaign planning, product launches and promotional execution

• Manage and support a small team, driving delivery through the critical path and supporting development
  

About You:

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent, ideally within beauty, personal care or FMCG

• Passion for product, trends and the evolving beauty landscape

• Strong commercial acumen and a sharp eye for value-led innovation

• Great leadership skills - clear, confident, collaborative

• Experienced in a fast-paced retail environment and comfortable trading seasonally relevant ranges

If you're a Senior Buyer who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to help shape a beauty offer that customers love, apply today to find out more.

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