New Job Opening: Senior Buyer in E-Commerce, Desford Lane, Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, LE9 2BJ

Job Description

Senior Buyer – FMCG (Discounter Sector)

Location: Leicester

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000

Working Pattern: 5 days per week, on-site

The Opportunity:

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced FMCG Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced discounter environment. You will join at a pivotal moment, as the business is growing! You’ll be taking full ownership of a category and playing a key role in a major business turnaround.

The Role

As a Senior Buyer, you will be a critical driver of category performance. This is a "hands-on" leadership role where you will be expected to move with pace to evolve ranges, unlock commercial opportunities, and ensure the business delivers compelling, value-led products.

• Lead end-to-end management of high-volume FMCG categories, with full accountability for sales growth and margin.


• Take direct management responsibility for a Buying Assistant or Junior Buyer, coaching and developing them to ensure a high-performing departmental culture.


• Develop and deliver clear category strategies aligned with the business’s aggressive UK expansion plans.


• Build and manage robust supplier partnerships, negotiating effectively to deliver best-in-class value and availability.


• Create customer-focussed ranges that reflect current market trends while maintaining a competitive price position.


• Work closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure seamless execution across the store estate.

Your Skills & Experience

We are looking for a proven Senior Buyer with a strong track record within a discounter or value retail environment.

• Deep expertise in high-volume, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).


• Experience in mentoring or managing junior staff (Assistant/Junior Buyer level).


• You are comfortable operating in a fast-moving, 5-day on-site retail model where decisions have an immediate impact on the shop floor.


• A sharp eye for profit and loss, with the ability to balance short-term trading wins with long-term category health.


• A heavyweight negotiator who can secure the best terms while maintaining sustainable supplier relationships.