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  • Buyer

    Warrington
    Temporary
    £30,000 - £35,000 per year

    This Interim Buyer role in the manufacturing industry is an excellent opportunity for someone with raw materials procurement experience to contribute to a fast-paced and dynamic Supply Chain team! The position is based in Warrington and requires a detail-oriented individual to manage procurement tasks efficiently.

    • New Temporary Buyer position Near Warrington
    • Immediate Start Role with long term opportunities!
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  • Buyer

    Reading
    Permanent
    £31,000 - £40,000 per year

    We are seeking a Buyer to join the procurement and supply chain department within the not-for-profit sector. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while managing purchasing activities effectively.

    • A not for profit organisation
    • Flexible, hybrid working
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  • Senior Buyer

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    The role of Senior Buyer in the manufacturing sector involves managing procurement and supply chain activities to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Based in Leeds, this permanent position requires a strategic approach to sourcing and supplier management.

    • Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships
    • Excellent position for an experienced purchasing professional
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  • Junior Buyer

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £33,000 - £35,000 per year

    This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Buyer to play a key role in ensuring the timely, cost‑effective procurement of goods and services that keep production running smoothly. You'll support both day‑to‑day supply chain operations and long‑term strategic procurement initiatives that underpin an ambitious growth plan.

    • Salary ranging between £33,000-£35,000
    • Full time role, based in Birmingham
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  • Senior Buyer

    Wednesbury
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £50,000 per year

    A senior procurement opportunity for an experienced Buyer to lead Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) purchasing across a growing engineering‑led business. Reporting into the Purchasing Director, this role combines strategic influence with hands‑on supplier and cost management responsibility.

    • A senior, influential Procurement role
    • Competitive Salary up to £50,000
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  • Operational Buyer

    Uttoxeter
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £50,000 per year

    An exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to manage a critical portfolio of parts and services within a global manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving cost, quality, and supply security while working closely with engineering, operations, and NPI teams.

    • High‑impact procurement role in a complex manufacturing environment
    • Outstanding rewards and genuine employee focus
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  • Commodity Buyer

    Lancashire
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £42,000 per year

    The Commodity Buyer will play a crucial role within the Procurement & Supply Chain department, supporting purchasing activities for the industrial and manufacturing sector. This is a permanent fulltime position, based in Lancashire.

    • Previous experience in Purchasing (Commodities) required
    • Early finish Fridays!
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  • MRO Buyer

    Burnley
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000 per year

    This an amazing opportunity to join an established procurement team and aid with MRO buying for the business strategic goals.

    • Opportunity to join a leading manufacturing organisation.
    • Become the MRO buyer in an established and efficient team.
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  • Senior Buyer

    Leeds
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £55,000 per year

    Are you an experienced Senior Buyer looking for your next step in a forward‑thinking manufacturing environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established industrial business that is continuing to invest, expand, and strengthen its procurement function.

    • Great opportunity for a Buyer to progress in a great business!
    • Previous Purchasing experience in a Manufacturing business required
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  • Senior Buyer

    London
    Permanent
    £75,000 - £90,000 per year

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities and develop supplier relationships within the retail industry.

    • senior buyer to join established retailer
    • offering high salary and additional benefits
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  • Group Procurement Buyer

    Birmingham
    Permanent
    £40,000 - £45,000 per year

    The Group Procurement Buyer will play a key role in managing procurement activities across the FMCG sector, ensuring cost efficiency, end to end tender management, supplier performance, and quality standards.

    • An opportunity to become the Group Procurement Buyer at an FMCG Business.
    • Join a growing procurement team, and manage end to end Tenders.
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  • Assistant Buyer - Homeware

    Chesterfield
    Permanent
    £28,000 - £32,000 per year

    We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join a thriving Buying team in Chesterfield. This role focuses on supporting the procurement and selection processes within the homeware sector, ensuring product quality and supplier efficiencies

    • Close to transport links: Free Parking
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Senior Buyer

    Worsley
    Permanent

    This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the retail industry and contribute to an innovative and fast-paced environment. The role requires a professional with a strong background in procurement and a passion for delivering value.

    • Close to transport links: Free Parking
    • Progression Opportunities
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  • Buyer - Gardens and Plants

    Devon
    Permanent
    Remote

    Permanent hybrid position looking for an experienced retail buyer with a background of working with seasonal/perishable goods

    • Seasonal Plants and Gardens Buyer
    • Retail Buying experience required
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  • Procurement Business Partner - Senior Category Buyer- Construction & Engineering

    Luton
    Permanent

    Procurement Business Partner - Category Manager - Senior Buyer- Construction - Managing end to end procurement projects, construction and engineering services within the procurement and supply chain department. The ideal candidate will oversee the NEC/ JCT contract framework and ensure efficient delivery of projects in a complex environment.

    • Procurement Business Partner - Senior Buyer - Construction and Engineering
    • North London - Hybrid Working
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  • Senior Buyer (Packaging) - Fast Growing Food & Drinks

    City of London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    The Packaging Senior Buyer will play a key role in managing procurement activities within the FMCG industry, ensuring the efficient sourcing and supply of packaging materials. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals in London to contribute to a growing procurement and supply chain department.

    • Exciting opportunity to join a leading food manufacturer
    • Own the packaging category and drive strategy, value and innovation.
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  • Buyer (Dairy) - Fast Growing Food & Drinks Manufacturing

    City of London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £60,000 per year

    This role gives you hands‑on responsibility for managing a key ingredients category - Dairy & Fats, ensuring competitive sourcing, strong supplier relationships and reliable supply. You'll work closely with teams across the business to support quality, cost and innovation in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

    • Exciting chance to join a quality‑focused food manufacturer with strong growth.
    • Shape a key ingredients category and drive strategy with real influence.
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  • Senior Buyer (Packaging) - Fast-Growing Food Manufacturer

    London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £70,000 per year

    This role will be responsible for sourcing and managing packaging materials for the business. Our client is a fast-growing food manufacturer and is looking for a strong background in packaging procurement, ideally within a similar industry.

    • Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing food manufacturer!
    • Packaging procurement experience required.
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  • Buyer (Dairy) - Fast-Growing Food & Drinks Manufacturer

    London
    Permanent
    £50,000 - £70,000 per year

    This role will manage suppliers, mitigate risk, and drive efficiencies across the business. Our client is a fast-growing food and drinks manufacturer, and is requiring someone with strong dairy procurement experience.

    • Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing food and drinks manufacturer!
    • Dairy procurement experience required.
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  • B2B Mid-Market Sales Exec - media licensing

    Eastbourne
    Permanent
    £31,000 - £36,000 per year
    Remote

    The Sales Exec will wwn the full sales cycle for prospects, from initial outreach to deal close. You will engage stakeholders and build compelling business cases that deliver long-term value. You will partner with marketing, sales ops and enablement to ensure a seamless buyer journey and maximise conversions.

    • you have a proven track record of outbound B2B sales
    • you have experience selling a licensing or SaaS product
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Your Guide to Buyer Jobs in the UK: Everything You Need to Know

Are you a buyer looking for your next challenge? Michael Page can help. We work with top employers across the UK to connect talented candidates with the perfect buyer jobs for them.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we can help you find the right buyer jobs to match your skills and interests.

The role of a buyer

The buyer job description involves researching, evaluating, and purchasing merchandise to resell to customers. A wide variety of companies across various industries employ professionals in buying jobs, from fashion brands and supermarkets to tech retailers and B2B construction companies. This merchandise can be re-sold to customers at retail or wholesale companies. 

This means buyer jobs can also vary significantly, depending on the area the professional chooses to work in. No matter the industry, however, the role of buyer is a vital one: any business’ profitability can be affected by the success of their buying team.

Professionals in buyer jobs are tasked with selecting new products. They must research trends and the market to deduce which items will be a hit with customers. This involves analysing reports, finding the right suppliers, reacting to consumer demand, gathering customer feedback, and predicting future sales. 

Buyers must also negotiate prices with merchandisers to ensure the buying decision is cost effective, and build and maintain these business relationships. Buyers are also expected to attend trade events

Other aspects of buying jobs involve logistics and finance such as stock control, budgeting and ensuring products are delivered on time. 

Professionals who are new to buying may start out in assistant buyer jobs, reporting into a senior buyer.

Our Services

At Michael Page, we offer a range of services to help you find the perfect buyer jobs for you, including:

  • Access to our vast network of job opportunities with leading employers
  • Personalised career advice from our experienced consultants
  • Assistance with CV and interview preparation
  • Help with salary negotiations and job offers

Our Jobs

We have a variety of buyer jobs available across the UK, from junior to senior level positions. Whether you’re interested in working in fashion, technology, or ecommerce, we can help you find the perfect job to match your skills and interests.

Search our current vacancies and find the perfect buyer job for you today.

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to become a buyer?

There are a number of pathways to becoming a buyer. It helps to have a degree or professional qualification in a relevant retail or business subject, such as marketing, fashion, textiles, or media - however this is not essential. It is possible to start in an entry level retail position and work your way up to the post of buyer.

What skills does a buyer need to have?

Successful buyers have a wide range of skills. To begin with, they must thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced workplaces. They also need the flexibility to adapt to any situation that may arise. A passion for retail is essential, as is the ability to negotiate and network, and the vision and commercial awareness to spot the next big thing. Teamworking, organisation, and multitasking will also help anyone in a buyer role. Finally, they must be creative, but also be comfortable working with numbers and technology.

What does a buyer do?

A buyer works within a retail business to research, evaluate and purchase merchandise. They must be capable of negotiating competitive prices for merchandise, and have the foresight to predict customer trends. Buyers also make decisions regarding existing stock. Whether a retail business is successful or not can depend heavily on the buying talent it has in house. 

Can you get a buyer job with no experience?

It certainly helps to have retail experience before applying for buying jobs. Even having a part-time weekend job will demonstrate your interest in the industry to future employers - and it will give you an invaluable feel for the retail environment.

How to get a job as a buyer

If you’re a buyer looking for your next opportunity, Michael Page can help. Our team of experts can connect you with the best employers in the UK, and help you find the perfect buying job to match your ambitions. Submit your CV today to take the next step in your development career.

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