Description
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger – helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.
As a Buyer – Beauty, you will shape the future of M&S Product, leading customer-led product strategy, creating standout commercial ranges and influencing the M&S brand globally. You’ll combine creative vision with sharp trading instincts, inspiring teams and partners to deliver products that delight customers and drive profitable growth.
Responsibilities:
- Put customer insight at the heart of every range, translating trends into distinctive products that set M&S apart.
- Own the product strategy from concept to market, balancing price, colour, shape, margin and channel needs.
- Lead a fast-paced trading culture,spotting opportunities, accelerating winning products and acting quickly when performance shifts.
- Partner across Design, Merchandising, Technical, Marketing, Digital, International and global sourcing teams to deliver one compelling vision.
- Negotiate the best prices, lead times and supply routes, using M&S scale to achieve ambitious sales, margin and profit targets.
- Shape wider brand strategy, build strong cross-business networks and lead high-impact projects.
- Coach and develop a talented buying team, creating clarity, collaboration and opportunities for growth.
Requirements:
- You’re an experienced buyer with proven experience at a major retailer and a strong record of delivering commercial ranges that exceed sales and profit targets.
- You bring confident product judgement, market awareness and expertise in cost-price negotiation, materials and global sourcing.
- You build influential relationships across Design, Merchandising, Technical and sourcing teams, turning strategy into action.
- You’re an inspiring, organised leader who thrives in ambiguity, communicates with impact and develops high-performing teams.
- You combine a digital and global mindset with the pace, resilience and attention to detail needed to deliver against the buying critical path.
Benefits:
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
- Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
- Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you