Buyer II

TJX Europe; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Merchandise Buyer to join their vibrant team. This role involves selecting and purchasing merchandise while ensuring adherence to quality, price, and brand standards. You will conduct market analyses, develop strategies, and maintain vendor relationships, all while fostering a collaborative work environment. With abundant growth opportunities and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a leading off-price retail company. If you are passionate about fashion and merchandising, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Growth Opportunities

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to analyze market trends.
• Experience in vendor management and merchandise strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Select and purchase merchandise based on quality, price, and brand.
• Conduct market analysis to inform merchandise strategies.
• Manage purchase orders and vendor communications.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Market Analysis

Vendor Relationship Management

Fashion Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

Merchandise Management Systems

Job description

TJX Companies

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the selection, purchase, and delivery of merchandise that adheres to the merchandise philosophy of quality, price, fashion, and brand. Performs analysis to develop merchandise strategies and assortments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Market

• Understand and implement negotiating skills.
• Determine value through the edit/selection process, evaluating fashion, quality, price, and brand.
• Decide quantities to buy according to OTB guidelines at a department, class, or item level, supporting events, features, and store profiles.
• Identify and execute incentive purchases, utilizing product and technical knowledge.
• Stay informed about market conditions related to price, resources, and fashion trends; react accordingly to impact sales and gross margin.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, both new and existing.
• Visit stores and competitors to study merchandise mix, price points, new labels, and timeliness of merchandise.
• Seek opportunistic purchases in the market.

Business Analysis

• Conduct ongoing analyses to develop merchandise strategies and assortments using available systems.
• Review orders to ensure competitive value and identify feature opportunities.
• Identify needs and opportunities to formulate weekly market strategies.
• Prepare analysis, samples, and information for strategy meetings.

Administration/Problem Resolution

• Prepare and manage purchase orders, including follow-up and deliveries.
• Handle multiple tasks, balancing departmental priorities, vendor communications, and correspondence.
• Manage incentive purchases through all stages of sample approval, ensuring quality standards.
• Supervise Merchandise Assistants.
• Collaborate with merchandising and support teams to resolve issues.

Individual/Interpersonal

• Create and maintain a work environment aligned with TJX values and policies, including Open Door and Diversity initiatives.
• Treat colleagues with dignity and respect, supporting their development within Merchandising, Planning, and Allocation.
• Encourage teamwork and support opportunities for staff development, such as store visits, trend discussions, and vendor negotiations.

We are proud of our history and excited about our future. We offer growth opportunities, recognition, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Join us in thinking bolder and bigger. We consider all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Address

73 Clarendon Road

Location

EUR Home Office Watford GB