We’re looking for a fantastic Senior Buyer to join our Buying team at Head Office and play a key role in driving commercial performance, supplier relationships and category growth.

This is a great opportunity to work in a fast‑paced retail environment, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to maximise revenue opportunities, deliver against business KPIs and bring exciting newness to our customers.

What you’ll do

• Build and deliver Joint Business Plans with key suppliers, ensuring a customer-first approach aligned to commercial KPIs
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving revenue growth and maximising opportunities
• Work closely with Merchandising to optimise range management and stock levels
• Identify and secure new and exclusive product opportunities to create a competitive point of difference
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maximise all sales opportunities across the business
• Lead and support Buying projects, taking ownership where required
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, sharing insights with stakeholders
• Produce accurate monthly and ad-hoc reporting to support decision-making
• Support the Head of Buying and step into leadership responsibilities when required
• Lead, coach and develop team members, setting clear objectives and supporting their growth
• Champion sustainability initiatives across all areas of influence
• Ensure compliance with all trading and competition laws and internal processes

 

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience at Buyer or Senior Buyer level within a fast-paced retail or FMCG environment
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results against targets
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiations at a high level
• Leadership experience, with the ability to develop and motivate a team
• Knowledge of the retail landscape and key competitors
• Experience managing a product category or working within a branded buying environment

What you’ll gain

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working – 3 days office, 2 days off-site
• Access to Stream for financial wellbeing
• TPS Perks, staff discount and partner discounts
• Life Assurance and RetailTrust wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme

“We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company”

 

Agencies: We are not accepting speculative CV’s or profiles and kindly request that you refrain from contacting us. 

 

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.