Buyer

Why

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,
• apply and find out why!

Be

• part of something bigger! Savers is part of AS Watson Group, the worlds 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
• commercial 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.
• Working 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.
• Collaborating 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
• Knowledgeable about your product area with an awareness of the wider market and aware of current trends
• Confident working with numbers, with strong analytical skills
• A persuasive negotiator, able to influence suppliers and secure strong commercial terms
• Are confident using data to make tactical decisions
• Actively looks 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
• Be 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
• Strong attention to detail