Buyer; Retail

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a successful Retail business on the appointment of a Buyer
. This is a full-time permanent position.

As the Buyer
, you will ensure that products remain competitively price and will analyse sales and stock data, plan promotions, and negotiate prices with suppliers across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

• Own the ongoing review and optimisation of product ranges, ensuring relevance, compliance and customer appeal.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including cost prices, promotional funding and joint business plans
• Track competitor activity, pricing and wider market trends to inform category decisions.
• Agree and manage annual sales and margin targets in line with senior leadership expectations.
• Oversee stock levels to ensure consistent availability while minimising excess or slow-moving inventory.
• Communicate pricing changes, shortages and supply risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and follow up on supplier credits relating to shortages, damages or delivery issues.
• Regularly review sales, margin and stock reports to identify risks, trends and growth opportunities.
• Use commercial insight to guide buying decisions, range changes and promotional planning.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to plan, execute and review OTC and Food Supplement campaigns.
• Share promotional plans and merchandising guidelines with Area and Branch Managers.
• Ensure stores receive the correct POS material and that merchandising standards are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with Retail, Dispensing, Operations and Head Office teams to deliver category objectives.

• Degree Education (advantageous)
• 2 years' recent experience as a Buyer within Retail, FMCG, or wholesale industry.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Past experience with ERP/MRP systems.

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain consultant Michael Irwin today!