The Very Group
Buyer - Fragrance & Personal Care
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Buyer - Fragrance & Personal Care
Buyer – Fragrance & Personal Care (Grade E Permanent Role)
About Us
We’re the team behind digital retailer Very. Our purpose—helping families get more out of life—powers everything we do. We prioritise our people too, offering flexibility, great benefits, and the freedom to thrive in a supportive, progressive culture.
If you’re high-performing, ambitious, and eager to grow, we want to hear from you. You’ll love making a difference—especially when it sparks joy for millions of Very customers. ✨
About the Team
We’re seeking a talented Buyer to join our Fragrance & Personal Care team on a permanent basis in our Beauty division—one of our fastest-growing categories.
You’ll work with industry-leading brands, shaping a category that excites customers while delivering commercial excellence. Our team is collaborative, driven, and passionate about beauty.
About the Role
Take ownership of a growing category in Beauty, focusing on fragrance and personal care. Your mission? Drive growth, customer choice, and profitability through strategic thinking and stakeholder collaboration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partnering with Buying Manager & Merchandising to develop category strategies, range plans, pricing, and promotions that boost sales and profit.
- Analysing performance data (in-week and monthly trading) to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations for stakeholders.
- Building and maintaining strategic brand relationships, leading annual Joint Business Planning (JBP) and negotiating commercial terms, funding, and markdown support.
- Onboarding and developing new brands that align with our Beauty strategy to enhance the customer experience.
- Collaborating with Marketing teams to drive brand campaigns, product launches, and paid media activity that increase awareness and conversion.
- Monitoring market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor activity to shape category growth and unlock new opportunities.
- Leading, coaching, and developing team members to foster a high-performance culture.
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About You
We’re looking for a commercially astute Buyer with Beauty category experience and a passion for delivering results. You’ll excel if you have:
- Previous Buyer-level experience in Beauty, ideally in fragrance, personal care, or adjacent categories.
- Deep category knowledge, understanding of beauty market trends, customer behaviours, and industry dynamics.
- Proven ability to build and sustain strong supplier & brand relationships.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills—history of securing favourable commercial outcomes.
- Commercial acumen to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery.
- Experience analysing performance data and translating insights into actionable strategies.
- Leadership experience in motivating and developing high-performing teams.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset—you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture (check our Glassdoor reviews)
- £1,000 flexible benefits allowance (customise to your needs)
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- LinkedIn learning access
- Performance & business-linked bonus potential
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension (up to 6%) (Explore all benefits)
Application & Next Steps
Important: Successful candidates will undergo:
- Credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks
- DBS (criminal records) checks (if applicable)
Process:
- First-stage call (30–45 mins) with hiring teams to discuss your fit and ask questions.
- Two-stage interview process:
- Technical task + competency questions.
- One-hour formal interview (in-person or remote).
Advance notice is required for any reasonable adjustments.
We’re an inclusive employer—check out our Disability Confident commitments and nine colleague networks, including DAWN (Disability Awareness) and Think (Neurodiversity).
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