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<div class="fp-wrap">
<header class="fp-hero fp-reveal is-visible">
<p class="fp-kicker">Fashion Personnel Buying &amp; Merchandising Recruitment</p>
<h1>
Buying &amp; Merchandising
<span>Fashion Recruitment</span>
</h1>
<p class="fp-lede">
We know buying and merchandising, and we know where to find the best talent. With over 30 years of retail recruitment experience, we partner with leading UK and international brands to recruit high-performing talent across apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, homeware, DIY, electrical, food and toys.
</p>
<div class="fp-hero-actions">
<a class="fp-btn fp-btn-primary" href="mailto:hello@fashionpersonnel.co.uk?subject=Buying%20%26%20Merchandising%20Recruitment%20Enquiry">
Brief our team on a requirement
</a>
<a class="fp-btn fp-btn-secondary" href="tel:+442074360220">
Call 020 7436 0220
</a>
</div>
<div class="fp-stats" aria-label="Buying and merchandising recruitment highlights">
<div class="fp-stat">
<strong>30+</strong>
<span>Years of retail recruitment experience</span>
</div>
<div class="fp-stat">
<strong>22</strong>
<span>levels recruited for by the team</span>
</div>
<div class="fp-stat">
<strong>UK &amp; International</strong>
<span>Reach across markets</span>
</div>
</div>
</header>
<section class="fp-section fp-reveal is-visible" aria-labelledby="buying-merchandising-chip-heading">
<div class="fp-section-head">
<h2 id="buying-merchandising-chip-heading">Roles we recruit include</h2>
<p>
Every candidate is carefully assessed for their experience, commercial thinking and fit with your business.
</p>
</div>
<div class="fp-chip-grid" aria-label="Roles we recruit include">
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Buying%20Director">Buying Director</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Merchandising%20Director">Merchandising Director</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Head%20of%20Buying">Head of Buying</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Head%20of%20Merchandising">Head of Merchandising</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Buying%20Manager">Buying Manager</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Merchandising%20Manager">Merchandising Manager</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Senior%20Buyer">Senior Buyer</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Senior%20Merchandiser">Senior Merchandiser</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Buyer">Buyer</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Merchandiser">Merchandiser</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Junior%20Buyer">Junior Buyer</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Junior%20Merchandiser">Junior Merchandiser</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Assistant%20Buyer">Assistant Buyer</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Assistant%20Merchandiser">Assistant Merchandiser</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Buying%20Admin%20Assistant">Buying Admin Assistant</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Merchandise%20Admin%20Assistant">Merchandise Admin Assistant</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Category%20Manager">Category Manager</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Demand%20Planner">Demand Planner</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Inventory%20Planner">Inventory Planner</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Allocation%20Analyst">Allocation Analyst</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Product%20Merchandiser">Product Merchandiser</a>
<a class="fp-chip" href="/jobs?search=Ecommerce%20Merchandiser">Ecommerce Merchandiser</a>
</div>
</section>
<section class="fp-section fp-reveal is-visible" aria-labelledby="buying-merchandising-card-heading">
<div class="fp-section-head">
<h2 id="buying-merchandising-card-heading">Why clients work with us</h2>
<p>
Getting a real feel for how your business works so we find people who fit in practice, not just on paper.
</p>
</div>
<div class="fp-card-grid">
<article class="fp-service-card">
<span class="fp-number">1</span>
<h3>More than a job brief</h3>
<p>We take the time to understand your business, team and culture. From head office to store visits, we get a real feel for how you work, so we can find people who fit, not just on paper, but in practice.</p>
</article>
<article class="fp-service-card">
<span class="fp-number">2</span>
<h3>Access the talent others miss</h3>
<p>The best candidates aren't always actively looking. Through direct search, targeted headhunting and our established retail network, we connect you with high-quality talent beyond the job boards.</p>
</article>
<article class="fp-service-card">
<span class="fp-number">3</span>
<h3>Talent at every level</h3>
<p>We recruit buying and merchandising talent across the UK and internationally, from the next generation of retail talent through to senior leadership.</p>
</article>
</div>
</section>
<p class="fp-closing-line fp-reveal is-visible">Less CVs. Better matches. The right people to move your business forward.</p>
<div class="fp-end-links">
<a href="/jobs/buying">
View Buying Roles
</a>
<a href="/jobs/merchandising">
View Merchandising Roles
</a>
<a href="/fashion-personnel-recruitment-divisions">
Explore our other divisions
</a>
</div>
</div>

</section>