Assistant Buyer
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Dunstable, LU5 4RZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75793917 |
Summary
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, deve lop 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 2025, Savers was certified as a Great place to Work for a third consecutive year, apply and find out why!
About the role:
We currently have an exciting position for an Assistant Buyer (Maternity Cover) to join our Savers Home, Health & Beauty team based in our Head Office in Dunstable. This is a fast paced, innovative environment and we are looking for a pro-active, motivated and commercially aware individual.
In this position you will be responsible for supporting the Household Buying
Manager to drive sales and ensure maximum profitability for this key category. You
will become part of an energetic team, working alongside our skilled and
experienced buyers, as well as the wider Savers Head Office team.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting the Household Buying Manager with product sourcing, promotional
planning, supplier management, market reviews and sales data analysis and
reporting.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to
drive sales, total profitability and brand awareness.
Supporting other category teams within the Commercial
department as required with day-to-day tasks.
Supporting category projects as required.
Generating new ideas, understanding market trends and new
brands to continue to grow and innovate the category
Work closely with the Supply Chain, Merchandising,
Operations and Finance teams.
Supporting Buying Manager on all aspects of administrative
work.
What you'll need:
Commercial acumen with excellent numerical and analytical capability
Articulate and engaging communication style
Ability to interact cross functionally
Confidence in working with suppliers and other stakeholders
Excellent IT literacy including Excel and the ability to pick up bespoke
systems quickly
Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally within a business or
retail-related discipline would prove advantageous
Ideally work experience in retail or FMCG organisations