Our client, a leading global marketing execution partner, is seeking an experienced Technical Buyer to join their Global Technical Buying team, specialising in Permanent Point of Sale (PPOS) and Retail Fixtures & Fittings. This role is ideal for a commercially driven procurement professional with a strong background in retail display production, and prior experience working with beauty brands is highly desirable.
About the Role
As a Technical Buyer, you will lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process for permanent display and retail fixture projects—supporting some of the world’s most recognizable brands. You’ll be responsible for identifying suppliers, managing tenders, overseeing prototyping, and ensuring smooth production handovers. Close collaboration with design, engineering, and client teams is key.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Strategic:
* Deliver cost savings and value through competitive sourcing and supplier partnerships.
* Lead data-driven RFQs and tendering, ensuring contractually compliant and cost-effective solutions.
* Collaborate with account teams to exceed savings targets and category KPIs.
Operational Execution:
* Work cross-functionally to gather technical drawings, BOMs, and detailed briefs per project.
* Source globally to identify optimal suppliers and logistics strategies.
* Manage RFQ documentation, supplier engagement, and tender outcome analysis.
* Oversee prototyping and secure production sign-off before handover.
* Ensure all technical and quality control documentation is transferred effectively.
* Drive direct sourcing by eliminating third-party agents where possible.
* Align all activity with the company’s global "One Way of Working" methodology.
What We're Looking For
* Significant experience in Permanent POS / Retail Fixtures & Fittings procurement.
* Ideally has worked with global beauty brands and understands the sector’s expectations.
* Experience in buying materials such as plastics, woods, and metals.
* Managing budgets up to £10,000,000.
* Strong commercial and negotiation skills with experience in international sourcing.
* Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
* Technical qualifications required; CIPS or equivalent certification preferred.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong MS Office proficiency.
* This is an outstanding opportunity to join a global leader where creativity, efficiency, and strategic procurement meet. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional retail experiences—especially within the beauty sector—we’d love to hear from you.