Average Buyer salary in the UK

Description BuyerCoulsdon£30,000 - £40,000Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00 We’re looking for a commercially aware, detail-driven Buyer / Demand Planner to join our dynamic Supply Chain team in Coulsdon. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of balancing stock availability with cost efficiency, thrives on forecasting trends, and knows how to keep suppliers sharp. You'll be instrumental in ensuring our customers get what they need—on time and within budget—while supporting the wider business in meeting key service and performance targets. About the Role As Buyer you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers and products, maintaining optimum inventory levels, and leading efforts in demand planning. From processing purchase orders to developing and refining our sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, your work will have a direct impact on our business performance. What You’ll Be Doing Managing stock levels and placing timely, accurate ordersEnsuring data integrity for pricing, stock and delivery schedulesBuilding supplier relationships, negotiating costs and reviewing performanceCollaborating with Sales, Finance and Marketing to develop accurate demand forecastsLeading process improvements across procurement and demand planningDriving the S&OP process to align supply with business demand Key Behaviours We’re looking for someone who embodies: Courage - to challenge where needed and drive improvementExcellence - to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environmentCollaboration - to work cross-functionally and build strong relationshipsDevelopment - Ideally someone who is career motivated who is looking for longevity and growth within a business. This is a unique opportunity to shape supply chain success from behind the scenes—helping deliver value to both our customers and our business. Requirements Essential: Solid numeracy and literacy skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyStrong analytical skillsClear communication—written and verbalProficiency in Microsoft Excel and handling large data setsCost management Desirable: Procurement or supply chain experienceCIPS or relevant qualificationsExperience using procurement softwareConfidence in negotiation and multitasking Benefits Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits package.Holidays is 25 days (includes 3 days for Christmas break) + 8 bank holidays.There is parking on site.We provide some drinks/snacks/fruits.GBS company bonus scheme based on company’s performance.Standard pension scheme If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that values excellence, apply now! We’d love to hear from you.

Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business. The role of buyer you will support the development, sourcing, and delivery of commercially successful range. To ensures ranges that are created and executed in line with brand vision and strategic goals. Duties & Responsibilities for this Buyer: Develop and deliver a commercially balanced product range, aligned with company margin targets.Lead regular cross-functional product reviews, ensuring consistency in trends, aesthetics, and colour palettes across departments.Manages a structured and timely product sign-off process, aligned with the critical path and planning cycles.Owns the critical path, ensuring all deadlines are met; proactively identifies issues and implements effective action plans.Conducts in-depth sales analysis to identify top-performing products, enabling data-driven decisions and informed recommendations for future buys and product development.Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best products, pricing, and contractual terms, leveraging supplier expertise to enhance the range and internal knowledge.Collaborate across departments to support the successful launch of new products, seasonal collections, and wider company initiatives.Partners closely with the merchandising team to monitor and optimise trading performance, ensuring stock turn, margin, and profitability targets are achieved. To be successful in this Buyer: Ideally having experience as a Buyer within fashion sector.Experienced in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times.Demonstrated success in developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that surpass sales and profit targets.In-depth knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and the entire buying process, with a keen eye for print design.Passionate about trends and skilled at driving innovation and newness in a fast-paced environment. The benefits of this Buyer: 22 days Holidays.Contributory pension.Free car park.Discount across the group.Training & development opportunities. If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no.JO-2504-115083 We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with this retail & wholesaler looking for fashion Buyers! The role of Buyer is to develop and source a trend-driven, commercially focused range that drives profit. Supporting the Head of Buying, you will implement the buying strategy, whilst fostering strong relationships with existing suppliers . Duties & Responsibilities for this Buyer role: Possesses a deep understanding of the full buying process in a design led department.Manages an efficient and timely product sign-off processAdhering to the critical path and planning cycle. Develops and curates a commercially balanced product range while meeting the company's margin targets.Be part of product reviews across departments, ensuring alignment on trends, styles, and colour palettes.Working predominately in the ladieswear category in creating trend-driven collections that introduce the right level of newness, fashion, and trend.Takes ownership of maximising departmental profit through effective negotiation and building strong global supplier relationships.Collaborate closely with the merchandising team to track and manage trade, ensuring stock turnover, margin targets, and profit levels are met. To be successful in this Buyer: Ideally having experience as a Junior Buyer, Buyer or Senior Buyer level within fashion sector.Experienced in negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, cost prices, and lead times.Worked with sourcing products from the China, SE Asia & Turkey.Demonstrated success in developing and trading highly commercial fashion ranges that surpass sales and profit targets.Passionate about trends and skilled at driving innovation and newness in a fast-paced environment. The benefits of this Buyer role: 22 days Holidays.Contributory pension.Great head office environment (this role is fully WIO).Free car parkCompetitive salary, (happy to speak to candidates between £35,000 - £55,000) as we are supporting on different levels DOE.Discount across the group.Training & development opportunities. If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no. JO-2504-115096 . We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.