Buying Director

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY – BUYING DIRECTOR (LEADING HEALTH & BEAUTY RETAILER)Job Title: Buying Director, Europe Reporting To: Director - Western Europe Location: Slough or WeybridgeSalary: £100,000–£120,000 (depending on experience)Package: Car Allowance, Private Medical, Pension, Holiday Allowance, Product Discounts, Onsite ParkingType: Full Time, Permanent (Hybrid: 3 office / 2 home)We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Buying Director to take ownership of our Health & Beauty buying strategy and performance. This is a high-impact leadership role with full accountability for shaping compelling customer propositions, building supplier strategies, and accelerating category growth.As a senior leader, you’ll set the strategic direction for our product mix – spanning own-label, brand partnerships and exclusive ranges – ensuring our offer is competitive, trend-led and customer-focused in a fast-moving retail landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and deliver the long-term buying vision across health, beauty, wellness and personal care, aligned to business-wide goalsLead, inspire and grow a high-performing buying team, creating a culture of accountability, innovation and agilityBuild differentiated category plans using data, insights, and trends to drive performanceOwn supplier partnerships and sourcing strategies, unlocking growth, exclusivity and innovation opportunitiesShape promotional and pricing frameworks that balance immediate trading wins with sustainable long-term valueCollaborate across marketing, supply chain, digital and finance to ensure flawless execution across all channelsInfluence at board level, bringing commercial leadership to transformation and growth discussionsChampion the customer – ensuring our ranges remain relevant, trend-led and aligned with evolving shopper needsRequired experience and background Proven leadership in a senior buying or trading role – ideally within Health, Beauty, FMCG or RetailStrategic mindset with the ability to balance vision with delivery, long-term growth with short-term resultsStrong supplier relationship and negotiation expertise, with experience driving large-scale joint business plansA track record of leading, developing and inspiring buying teams across multiple categoriesHighly analytical and confident using data to inform decisions and shape strategyStrong understanding of customer behaviour, category drivers and the competitive retail landscapeA collaborative, influential leader, comfortable operating at senior executive levelThis is a rare chance to shape the future of health and beauty retail during an exciting period of momentum and innovation. If you’re a strategic, commercially-minded leader ready to make a big impact – we’d love to hear from you.Apply today or reach out directly: tom.richards@

Created: 2025-09-10