Posted 1 week ago

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Buyer (Perfumes and Cosmetics)

London
£50,000
Permanent

We Are Refyne are partnered with a fast-growing wholesale distributor in the beauty, fragrance and personal care sector who are looking for an experienced Buyer to join their ambitious and expanding team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a fragrance/perfumery buying specialist to play a pivotal role in sourcing exciting new products, developing supplier partnerships and driving commercial growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About the Role

As a Buyer specialising in fragrance, you’ll be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and managing relationships with suppliers across the UK and EU. You’ll identify new product opportunities, oversee the buying process from sourcing through to distribution, and ensure a competitive and sustainable supply chain that supports business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Source and purchase branded fragrance, beauty, and personal care products across UK and EU markets

Develop and maintain strong wholesale supplier partnerships

Negotiate pricing, trading terms and agreements to maximise profitability

Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to identify new opportunities

Oversee the full product lifecycle from sourcing through to distribution

Collaborate with sales and operations teams to align stock levels with demand

Ensure compliance with regulations, import/export requirements and company policies

Candidate Profile

You’ll be successful in this role if you have:

Proven buying experience within fragrance/perfumery (essential)

Strong sourcing and supplier management experience across UK and EU markets

A track record in wholesale account management

Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness with strong knowledge of margins and pricing structures

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple supplier accounts

Experience within beauty, health, or consumer goods (advantageous)

What’s On Offer

Salary up to £50,000 (D.O.E)

Hybrid working model - 4 days wfh & 1 day in the office 

A pivotal role within a rapidly expanding business

Clear opportunities for career development and progression

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