Buyer - Premium Retailer - £50,000 in London, London

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.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.