Category Buyer

£35,000-£40,000 + 8% Bonus + Hybrid Working (2–3 days office)

Looking for your next step in Buying?

We're recruiting a Category Buyer to join one of the UK's fastest-growing retail and wholesale businesses. With ambitious plans to reach £350m turnover by 2031
, this is an exciting opportunity to join a commercial team where you'll have real autonomy, ownership and genuine opportunities to progress.

You’ll manage your own grocery and non-food category
, taking responsibility for:

• Building and developing supplier relationships
• Negotiating pricing and commercial agreements
• Managing promotions, margins and product performance
• Identifying new commercial opportunities
• Stock ordering and category planning
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver growth

Category experience isn't essential, we're looking for someone with strong commercial instincts, excellent relationship‑building skills and the drive to make an impact.

• Buying experience within Retail, Wholesale or FMCG
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• Commercially minded and eager to develop
• Organised, proactive and relationship‑focused

• £35,000-£40,000 salary (flexibility for the right person)
• 8% annual bonus
• 28 days holiday
• Clear career progression, with Buyers regularly moving into senior commercial roles

Stage 1 - On-site interview with Category Manager

Final Stage - Meet the Chief Commercial Officer

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, build strong supplier partnerships and grow your commercial career within an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.