Buying Manager (non-food) in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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About Purchasing

Purchasing, also known as procurement, is critical to how organisations manage supply chains, costs, and supplier relationships. Careers include buyers, procurement officers, supply chain analysts, and category managers. Employers span industries from retail and manufacturing to healthcare and government. Key skills include negotiation, analytical thinking, and market awareness. With global supply chains under pressure, purchasing professionals are in demand for their ability to secure value and maintain resilience. The sector offers progression, professional qualifications, and varied career paths.

Buying Manager (Non-Food) – High Growth Retail Business - London - £60K + Benefits

My client is an exciting high-growth retail business who are quickly establishing themselves as a key player in the market.

They are currently seeking a Buying Manager to join their team. The successful Buying Manger will take ownership of product strategy and supplier relationships across all Health & Wellness, Beauty and Homeware categories whilst working closely with other departments to ensure they deliver the right product, at the right price, at the right time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Buying Manager to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and execute category buying strategies aligned to business growth plans
Identify and source new products in line with market trends and customer insight
Negotiate commercial terms to maximise margin and profitability
Build and manage strong supplier partnerships
Analyse sales performance, stock turn and margin data to drive informed decisions
Lead range reviews, seasonal planning and product launches
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless product delivery

The Ideal Buying Manager Candidate:

Proven buying experience in food industry with excellent Health & Wellness, Beauty and Homeware category knowledge.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Excellent knowledge of product quality, shelf life, and supply chain logistics.
Commercially astute, data-driven, and target-focused.
Entrepreneurial mindset, is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com