Buyer

Ref: AS2180478

London, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Beauty & Personal Care
• Supplier Negotiation
• Category Growth

About the candidate

A commercially sharp Buyer with strong experience across beauty and personal care, particularly within retail-led environments covering skincare, cosmetics and haircare. They bring a confident mix of supplier management, sales analysis, trend awareness and range planning, helping build product assortments that feel right for the customer and deliver strong category performance.

They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks. Collaborative and easy to work with, they are used to partnering with marketing, merchandising and wider commercial teams to support smooth product launches and well-aligned buying decisions.

What makes them great?

• Strong Commercial Impact: Delivered a 15% reduction in procurement costs through improved supplier negotiations and enhanced contract terms.
• Proven Category Growth: Managed beauty assortments that increased category sales by more than 20% year-on-year within a national retail environment.
• Improved Availability: Helped optimise stock levels and reduce stockouts by 30%, supporting a smoother supply chain and better product availability.

Areas of expertise

• Beauty & Personal Care Buying: Experienced across skincare, cosmetics and haircare ranges, with a strong eye for emerging trends and customer-led product selection.
• Supplier Negotiation: Skilled at building long-term supplier relationships and securing stronger commercial terms through structured negotiation.
• Range & Sales Analysis: Confident using sales data, market insight and customer behaviour to shape assortments, optimise stock and improve performance.