Buyer,Premium Food Retailer, London, £50,000 base salary + up to £20,000 performance bonus
We are working in partnership with a successful and fast-growing independent food retailer to recruit a talented and commercially minded Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led business during an exciting phase of expansion and transformation
About the Role
As Buyer, you will play a key role in shaping the product range, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving commercial performance across a multi-site retail business. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the leadership team to develop and deliver a successful and compelling retail offer.
What’s on Offer
A competitive base salary of up to £50,000
Performance-related bonus of up to £20,000
The opportunity to join a growing, independent retail business with ambition
A collaborative and values-driven working culture
Real ownership and influence over product strategy and supplier decisions
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage product ranges across food and grocery categories
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, producers, and wholesalers
Conduct regular market and trend analysis to identify gaps and opportunities
Optimise pricing, promotions, and margin performance
Oversee ordering, stock management, and supplier negotiation processes
Implement and improve buying and merchandising systems
About You
We are looking for an experienced food Buyer who:
Has solid experience in independent food retail (such as premium delis, food halls, or high-quality convenience stores)
Understands how to build, price, and manage a commercially successful product range
Brings strong commercial acumen, with a keen eye for trends and product performance
Has experience developing internal systems across buying, stock control, and pricing
Thrives in entrepreneurial and fast-paced environments
Is passionate about food, quality, and customer experience
If you are a commercially driven Buyer with a passion for independent food retail, we would love to hear from you.
