Buyer, Retail

Role Purpose

Savers is one of the UK's fastest growing discount retailers, with 520+ stores bringing great value and brilliant service to high streets nationwide. We're energetic, down to earth and all about people - helping our teams grow, develop and build real careers. No two days are the same here; you'll roll up your sleeves, make an impact and be part of a culture that genuinely cares.

In 2026, Savers was certified as a Great place to Work for a third consecutive year, apply and find out why!

As a Savers Buyer you will be responsible for sourcing great value and on-trend products to sell within our store estate and our website. A Savers buyer should have a thorough understanding of customer needs, be able to identify and source new products, deliver and manage a portfolio of products that provide our customers with quality and value, whilst maintaining competitiveness and driving sales and profitability as part of the overall commercial strategy.

A typical day in this role includes:

• Develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock management that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
• Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
• Manage and review pricing to protect profitability while ensuring Savers is competitive. Operate within Company pricing strategy.
• Collaborate with the Online and Marketing teams to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to the category.
• Adhere to legislation and brand guidelines, and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
• Working in partnership with the Supply Chain team to maximise stock availability for our customers, manage store ranging and ensure general stock health for your category.
• Collaborating with the Operations team to ensure the commercial offer lands effectively, while supporting our store teams for optimal execution.

• Proven experience as a Retail Buyer, ideally within the FMCG sector
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse market and customer trends
• Confident working with numbers, with strong analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills, used regularly in your day to day work
• A persuasive negotiator, able to influence suppliers and secure strong commercial terms
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong attention to detail, both written and verbal
• Experience with in a value or discount retail environment would be a plus