Buyer in Dunstable

Employer: Savers. Savers is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing discount retailers, with 520+ stores bringing great value and brilliant service to high streets nationwide. We’re energetic, down‑to‑earth and all about people, helping our teams grow, develop and build real careers. No two days are the same here; you’ll roll up your sleeves, make an impact and be part of a culture that genuinely cares. In 2026, Savers was certified as a Great place to Work for a third consecutive year. Be part of something bigger! Savers is part of AS Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 17,000 O+O (Offline plus Online) stores under 12 retail brands in 30 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide.

Here is the exciting bit… A typical day in this role includes: As a Savers Buyer you will be responsible for sourcing great value and on-trend products to sell within our store estate and our website across either our General Merchandise category or our Healthcare category which includes Healthcare, Baby and Sanitary products. A Savers buyer should have a thorough understanding of customer needs, be able to identify and source new products, deliver and manage a portfolio of products that provide our customers with quality and value, whilst maintaining competitiveness and driving sales and profitability as part of the overall strategy. You will be the voice of the customer, living and breathing the Savers brand inspiring our colleagues, driving a customer first culture building customer love in every touchpoint of our O+O platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and deliver category plans including range reviews, promotions, pricing and stock management that are consistent with overall commercial strategy and financial objectives.
• Identify and implement new product opportunities that are competitively priced, commercially viable and meet customer needs, driving sales and profitability.
• Manage and review pricing to protect profitability while ensuring Savers is competitive.
• Operate within Company pricing strategy.
• Collaborate with the Online and Marketing teams to develop and implement marketing promotion plans and strategies that are relevant to the category.
• Adhere to legislation and brand guidelines, and clearly and effectively communicate with the customer, driving footfall and profitable sales.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of promotions, taking appropriate action where necessary, and sharing best practice with peers and other stakeholders.
• Work in partnership with the Supply Chain team to maximise stock availability for our customers, manage store ranging and ensure general stock health for your category.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to ensure the commercial offer lands effectively, while supporting our store teams for optimal execution.

This job is a good fit for you if you:

• Love the role of a Buyer within a fast-paced environment.
• Are knowledgeable about your product area with an awareness of the wider market and current trends.
• Are confident working with numbers, with strong analytical skills.
• Are a persuasive negotiator, able to influence suppliers and secure strong commercial terms.
• Are confident using data to make tactical decisions.
• Actively look for new ways of working through AI that would benefit the business and move things forward.
• Champion teamwork and collaboration, bringing people together across Savers to get things done and make a real impact.
• Are passionate about being the voice of the customer, inspiring teams across Savers to live our brand purpose and create customer love at every touchpoint across our O+O platforms.

What you will need:

• Buyer experience within Retail/FMCG.
• Strong Commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse market and customer trends.
• Advanced Excel skills, used regularly in your day‑to‑day work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience within a value or discount retail environment would be a plus.