53 Buying jobs in the United Kingdom

What’s in it for you?
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays | Staff discount on products| Life Assurance Scheme | Discounts across high street brands | Personal Charity Support | Cycle to Work scheme | Tax-Free Childcare | Free onsite parking | Employee Savings Scheme

Must Have’s

• Confident communicator who’s customer-focused and solutions-driven – communication will be key!
li>Comfortable handling large volumes of data and juggling multiple priorities
• Experience in an office-based admin role working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and work independently

Nice to have’s

< i>Knowledge of Foodservice, FMCG or a similar environment
• Previous experience within a supply chain team!
• Experience preparing reports or working with commercial terms and rebates
• A passion for analysing data and improving processes
• Willingness to travel occasionally and stay overnight (with notice)

So what will you be doing?

• Supporting the Buying and Trading Teams across three divisions
• Managing key admin tasks like supplier/product set-up, sample processes, and promotion tracking
• Handling supplier queries, invoice issues, and de-listings
• Supporting new product sourcing, marketing content collection, and market price benchmarking
• Completing administrative duties for rebates, promotions, and supplier agreements
• Liaising between suppliers and internal teams to support category reviews and commercial insights

Helpful extras

• Based in Cheltenham with free on-site parking
• Modern office with a collaborative team culture
• Permanent, full-time role – 40 hours per week
< i>Opportunity to grow in a progressive, people-focused company
• Work with a Top 50 UK employer in a fun, foodie, fast-paced culture

This is a high-impact role with visibility across the business, ideal for someone who thrives on turning data into action and insight. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive, people-first business - this could be your perfect next step.


Interested?  Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.
Due to the volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
 

What’s in it for you?
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays | Staff discount on products| Life Assurance Scheme | Discounts across high street brands | Personal Charity Support | Cycle to Work scheme | Tax-Free Childcare | Free onsite parking | Employee Savings Scheme Must Have’s

• Confident communicator who’s customer-focused and solutions-driven – communication will be key!
li>Comfortable handling large volumes of data and juggling multiple priorities
• Experience in an office-based admin role working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and work independently

Nice to have’s

< i>Knowledge of Foodservice, FMCG or a similar environment
• Previous experience within a supply chain team!
• Experience preparing reports or working with commercial terms and rebates
• A passion for analysing data and improving processes
• Willingness to travel occasionally and stay overnight (with notice)

So what will you be doing?

• Supporting the Buying and Trading Teams across three divisions
• Managing key admin tasks like supplier/product set-up, sample processes, and promotion tracking
• Handling supplier queries, invoice issues, and de-listings
• Supporting new product sourcing, marketing content collection, and market price benchmarking
• Completing administrative duties for rebates, promotions, and supplier agreements
• Liaising between suppliers and internal teams to support category reviews and commercial insights

Helpful extras

• Based in Cheltenham with free on-site parking
• Modern office with a collaborative team culture
• Permanent, full-time role – 40 hours per week
< i>Opportunity to grow in a progressive, people-focused company
• Work with a Top 50 UK employer in a fun, foodie, fast-paced culture

This is a high-impact role with visibility across the business, ideal for someone who thrives on turning data into action and insight. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive, people-first business - this could be your perfect next step.


Interested?  Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!


We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.
Due to the volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY – BUYING DIRECTOR (LEADING HEALTH & BEAUTY RETAILER)

Job Title: Buying Director

Reporting To: Commercial Director

Location: Slough or Weybridge

Salary: £100,000–£115,000+ (Negotiable on level of experience)

Package: Car Allowance, Private Medical, Pension, Holiday Allowance, Product Discounts, Onsite Parking

Type: Full Time, Permanent (3 days office vs 2 days home)

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a commercially astute and forward-thinking Buying Director to lead our Health & Beauty buying strategy and trading performance. This is a pivotal leadership role with end-to-end accountability for delivering compelling customer propositions, shaping supplier strategy and driving category growth at pace.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will define the strategic direction of our product offering – across own-label, brand partnerships, and branded ranges – ensuring our health and beauty categories remain competitive, innovative and customer-focused in a dynamic retail environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Set the mid-long-term buying strategy across health, beauty, wellness and personal care categories, aligning with broader commercial and business goals
• Lead and develop a high-performing buying team, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, accountability, and agility
• Build differentiated category plans, informed by data, customer insight, market trends and commercial performance
• Own the supplier and sourcing strategy, developing long-term partnerships that unlock margin growth, exclusivity, and innovation
• Shape the promotional and pricing architecture, balancing short-term trading outcomes with long-term brand value
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, digital and finance teams to drive seamless execution across all channels
• Provide commercial leadership at a strategic level, influencing board-level discussions and contributing to business transformation initiatives
• Champion a customer-first approach, ensuring product ranges are relevant, trend-led, and aligned to changing shopper behaviour

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a Senior Buying managerial role – ideally within Health, Beauty, FMCG or Retail
• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action, balancing long-term growth with short-term trading performance
• Exceptional strategic supplier management and negotiation skills, with experience shaping joint business plans at scale
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing, multi-category buying or trading teams
• Strong analytical mindset, with the confidence to use data to shape strategic decision-making
• Deep knowledge of customer behaviour, category performance levers, and the competitive landscape
• A collaborative and influential leader, confident operating at senior executive level

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of health and beauty retail at a time of significant momentum and innovation. If you’re a commercially driven leader with the vision and capability to lead at pace — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch directly at

Whats in it for you?

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays | Staff discount on products| Life Assurance Scheme | Discounts across high street brands | Personal Charity Support | Cycle to Work scheme | Tax-Free Childcare | Free onsite parking | Employee Savings Scheme

Must Haves

Strong IT and administration skills Excel is key! Youll be using this a lot!

Excellent communication, stakeholder management,.

Must Haves

• Confident communicator whos customer-focused and solutions-driven communication will be key!
• Comfortable handling large volum.

Buying Admin Assistant- Homeware

25,000

Hybrid (2 days office based)

This is an permanent Buying Admin opportunity with an established creative organisation based in Bradford. As Buying Admin Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the team in all administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the business.

The Role:

• Maintaining an effective administration system, supporting an Assistant Buyer and Buyer with daily tasks.
• Ensuring all aspects of departmental administration are maintained to a high standard including minute taking during meetings.
• Coordinating the dispatch and collection/re-storing of samples for shoots and PR, chasing where necessary.
• Managing and tracking of all samples, liaising with suppliers in requesting/returning samples and organising the sending of samples for PR purposes.
• Supporting with the selection of the product range.
• Preparing samples appropriately for meetings.
• Assisting the Assistant Buyer in compiling the product brief and in range selection throughout each season.
• Administrative support to ensure product availability and on-time delivery.
• Updating suppliers of approvals and updating the team on any issues which will affect product intake.
• Maintaining the department filing system with support.

About you:

• Excellent IT skills, with experience using MS office, especially EXCEL.
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise effectively whilst working at pace.
• Experience in a similar Buying Administration role.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working (2 days a week in the office and 3 days from home)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Generous staff discount.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Market-leading B2B and B2C stockist and distributor of products require a Buying Category Manager. Applicants need experience of buying or developing category strategies for product ranges within a FMCG or retail business.

The Buying Category Manager will be responsible for curating, sourcing, and developing product ranges that meet the needs of a diverse customer base. From identifying new opportunities in the market to collaborating with suppliers around the globe, you'll ensure our products are competitive, compliant, and commercially successful.

Specific duties of the Buying Category Manager include:

• Manage and develop product categories by identifying trends, analysing competitors, and monitoring market demands.
• Source and launch innovative, high-quality products that align with brand and margin targets.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, QA, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product success from concept to customer.
• Attend international trade fairs and visit global suppliers to maintain a competitive edge and build strong supplier relationships.
• Ensure all products meet relevant UK/EU/International compliance standards.
• Support marketing efforts through packaging development and promotional campaign planning

Buying Category Managers should meet the following criteria:

• Experience in a buying or a category management role, ideally within a retail or FMCG business

• Strong market awareness and commercial acumen.
• Proven ability to manage product lifecycles and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and data tools like Power BI.

Buying Coordinator
Full Time, Permanent
27,000 to 30,000 (depending on experience)
Swindon (onsite)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Buying Coordinator, to play a crucial role in our clients procurement team!

This is an exceptional opportunity to become a central part of a busy procurement function, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services that are vital to the success of multiple projects. If you have a proactive mindset and a keen eye for detail, this role might just be for you!

As the Buying Department Coordinator, you will be the linchpin of the procurement function, providing essential support to the team and liaising with stakeholders, suppliers, and the accounts department. Your day-to-day will be a mix of hands-on administrative tasks and proactive problem-solving to keep operations running like clockwork.

Your Role:

• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including raising purchase orders, managing delivery schedules, and keeping supplier records up to date.
• Be the main point of contact, working with internal teams and suppliers to coordinator orders and track deliveries.
• Maintain accurate procurement trackers, assist with reporting and ensure all documentation if filled correctly.
• Support the team by sourcing new suppliers and helping to resolve invoice queries.
  

About You:

• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills, couple with a keen eye for detail
• Brilliant communication and interpersonal skills
• Expereince in a similar role

You will gain extensive exposure to all aspects of procurement, providing the perfect grounding for your professional growth!

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications, should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Buying Admin Assistant

28,000, Brighton outskirts, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, Bonus scheme, Staff discounts, Health & wellbeing benefits

The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Buying Admin Assistant to support the Buying & Replenishment function within a well-established and fast-paced wholesale business. The role is based at the company's Head Office on the outskirts of Brighton and reports directly to the Hair Category Manager. This is an office-based position and forms part of a friendly, collaborative team where you will also provide guidance and support to junior members of the buying admin team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing replenishment and special orders
• Managing stock for promotions, VAT-free events, and stock rationalisation
• Handling inter-store and warehouse stock transfers
• Setting up and updating product codes, promotions, and pricing
• Monitoring out-of-stock levels and managing supplier data accuracy
• Coaching and training junior admin assistants
• Liaising with suppliers, stores, warehouse and other internal departments
• Responding to queries and contributing to team efficiency
• Assisting in system updates and improvements to buying processes

Requirements
To succeed as a Buying Admin Assistant , you'll need excellent Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You should have a minimum of one year's experience in a buying administration role and be confident working in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience using stock management systems (e.g. NAV) is highly desirable, as is the ability to train and support others within the team.

This role could suit someone who has worked as a Buying Admin Assistant, Purchasing Administrator, or Stock Control Administrator.

Company Information
This is a long-established, growing company with over 60 sites across the UK and Ireland and a thriving ecommerce presence. The business supplies professional products within a vibrant, trend-led industry and operates with a strong sense of integrity, teamwork, and customer focus. You'll be joining a supportive Head Office team that values accuracy, efficiency and innovation.

Package

• 28,000 per annum
• Based on the outskirts of Brighton (BN1 8AP)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Permanent contract
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Discount on all products
• Employee discounts at high street retailers and health clubs
• Online GP access
• Employee Assistance Helpline

Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.