Buying and Merchandising Jobs

At its most basic level, Buying is about purchasing the right products for the best price in order to drive sales performance, however a Buyer’s role incorporates many different elements such as pricing management, implementing promotions and merchandising. Buyers are also usually responsible for supplier selection and negotiation, category strategy development and FE or global sourcing.

To be successful in a Buying role, you will need excellent negotiation skills, cross-functional communication skills and sound numerical and analytical ability. Quest offers a wide range of Buying jobs, from an entry level Buying Administrator or Assistant Buyer all the way through to senior appointments such as Head of Buying or Buying Director.

Buyers often work closely with Merchandisers. Merchandising is an analytical discipline involving reports such as WSSI using MS Excel and OTB or Open-to-Buy, which involves benchmarking, stock planning and allocating. There are various job levels within Merchandising including Assistant Merchandiser, Senior Merchandiser and Merchandising Director.

We specialise in Buying and Merchandising jobs within the following retail areas: Fashion, DIY, Homewares, Food, Clothing, Electricals, Sports Goods, Cosmetics, Health & Beauty and Entertainment in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

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Latest in Buying & Merchandising Jobs
– West Midlands

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Space Planner, with substantial Retail experience, to embark on a brand new project based within the Midlands. Working within the existing team, you will be expected to lead a small team of Space Planners to ensure that the Retail micro space and range is aligned to customer requirements, to drive maximum productivity. Key requirements: - Effective communication with stores to roll out planograms is essential. - You must be able to work...

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Ref: Q86921 Published: about 2 hours ago
– Central London

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Womenswear Buyer, to join this ambitious high street retailer based within Central London. Working within the buying team, it is vital that you are hands on and not afraid to get involved within all areas of the buying process. Communication with both the design and merchandising teams is essential due to the structure of the Head Office.You must be comfortable and confident when presenting your ideas and findings to others as...

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Ref: Q86674 Published: about 2 hours ago
– Central London

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Womens Wovens Buyer, working for a high street retailer, to embark on a brand new opportunity based within Central London. Working within the buying team, it is vital that you are hands on and not afraid to get involved within all areas of the buying process. Communication with both the design and merchandising teams is essential due to the structure of the Head Office.You must be comfortable and confident when presenting your...

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Ref: Q86966 Published: about 2 hours ago
– Central London

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Womens Knitwear Buyer, working for a high street retailer, to embark on a brand new opportunity based within Central London. Working within the buying team, it is vital that you are hands on and not afraid to get involved within all areas of the buying process. Communication with both the design and merchandising teams is essential due to the structure of the Head Office.You must be comfortable and confident when presenting your...

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Ref: Q86964 Published: about 2 hours ago
£25,000 - £30,000 – West Midlands

This multiple non-food retailer requires a JUNIOR BUYER who will be responsible for assisting with developing, negotiating and sourcing DIY products. Key responsibilities: Looking after specific product groups within the mainstream product areas; Assisting the Buyer with supplier negotiations and product sourcing via the UK and Far East; Delivering on profit and margin across of key categories in the technology area; Working closely with supply chain to suppliers to ensure accurate stock management & delivery of stock holding targets; Developing...

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Ref: Q85897 Published: about 2 hours ago
– MIDLANDS

A leading DIY specialist is offering the opportunity for an experienced buyer to join their team. The role offers excellent progression opportunities for anyone willing to put in the effort and get the right results. This role will deliver the buying strategy by implementing the sourcing plan, ultimately delivering high quality products to the customer with maximum cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have: - strong buying experience, previous impressive results and responsibility for large spends - success in building...

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Ref: Q87386 Published: about 2 hours ago
– Central London

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Womenswear Buyer, working for a high street retailer, to embark on a brand new opportunity based within Central London. Working within the buying team, it is vital that you are hands on and not afraid to get involved within all areas of the buying process. Communication with both the design and merchandising teams is essential due to the structure of the Head Office.You must be comfortable and confident when presenting your ideas...

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Ref: Q86965 Published: about 2 hours ago
£50,000 - £60,000 – West Midlands

This large international retailer at the forefront of fashion is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team at their head office in the Midlands to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to their already strong and creative accessories buying team. The successful candidate would need to be a hard hitter. The successful candidate will also need to have line manager experience to be considered for this position. Buyers in this company are expected to buy across different countries in...

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Ref: Q82619 Published: about 2 hours ago
– West Midlands

A highly successful retailer in the Midlands area requires a Buyer with electricals experience to join their rapidly expanding non-food team. This is an opportunity to join a market leader with a strong brand. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to anybody who is looking to develop their career. We are seeking commercial buyers to join this high performing trading function. You will be responsible for planning the category and driving sales, generating new and innovative product ranges, customer offers,...

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Ref: Q87385 Published: about 2 hours ago
– Central London

A commercial and ambitious Assistant Ladieswear Buyer is required at this top retailer to cover their expanding ranges. Your responsibilities will include: - Travelling to the Far East with the Buyer on sourcing trips - Working with the design team on planning and developing future ranges - Viewing and identifying commercial trends To be successful in this role you MUST have PREVIOUS experience within retail buying as a BA looking to take the next step or an AB looking for...

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Ref: Q87298 Published: about 2 hours ago

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