Job Title: Buyer
Location: Camberley (Hybrid)
Salary: £36,000
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Are you a commercially minded retail professional with a passion for product development and trading? A well established company is seeking an experienced Buyer to take ownership of a growing product range.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team, reporting into the Senior Buyer and working closely with the Head of Buying. You'll be instrumental in driving both the buying strategy and in season trading performance across multiple product lines.
What You'll Be Doing:
Overseeing a range of categories, taking full accountability for sales, profit, and stock levels
Building strong supplier partnerships to ensure product availability and drive innovation
Boosting category performance through analysis, trading decisions, and promo planning
Spotting new product opportunities by keeping up with trends and customer demand
Working closely with Marketing, eCommerce, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams
Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting a culture of ongoing improvement
We're Looking for Someone Who:
Has 3+ years in buying or category management within retail
Is commercially focused, with experience managing P&L and negotiating with suppliers
Has worked in fast-paced, seasonal retail environments
Communicates effectively with teams and external partners
Uses data to drive decisions and spot growth opportunities
Is confident with Excel/Sheets and understands forecasting basics
Willing to travel for supplier meetings and trade events
Nice to Have:
Experience in ecommerce or sourcing from the Far East
Background in home products or relevant degree
Knowledge of pricing strategies and promotions
Why Apply?
This is your chance to step into a role where you can have real impact, working on exciting product ranges with strong autonomy, while being supported by an experienced leadership team. The company offers a friendly culture, career development opportunities, and a hands-on environment where your ideas matter.
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