Buyer II

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading off-price retailer, where every day offers new opportunities for growth and collaboration. As a key player in merchandise selection and purchasing, you'll leverage your negotiation skills and market analysis expertise to drive success. This role emphasizes building relationships with vendors while ensuring quality and value in merchandise. With a commitment to diversity and personal development, you'll thrive in an environment that values openness and teamwork. Embrace this chance to make a significant impact in a Fortune 100 company.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to develop merchandise strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and vendor communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis to develop merchandise strategies and assortments.
• Manage purchase orders and vendor relationships effectively.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Market Analysis

Vendor Relationship Management

Fashion Trend Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

TJX is an exciting place to work, and we count on our Associates to bring our business to life. Staying true to our open, collaborative culture and values of honesty, integrity, and treating each other with dignity and respect is a top priority for us. TJX Companies

At TJX Europe, every day offers new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Join our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether 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 aligns with our philosophy of quality, price, fashion, and brand. Conducts analysis to develop merchandise strategies and assortments.

Responsibilities

Market:

• Apply and understand negotiation skills.
• Evaluate fashion, quality, price, and brand during the selection process to determine value.
• Determine quantities to buy based on OTB guidelines, supporting store profiles and events.
• Identify and execute incentive purchases using product and technical knowledge.
• Stay informed about market conditions related to price, resources, and fashion trends, adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, both new and existing.
• Visit stores and competitors to analyze merchandise mix, pricing, and trends.
• Seek opportunistic purchases in the market.

Business Analysis:

• Conduct ongoing analyses to inform merchandise strategies, using available systems.
• Review orders for value and feature opportunities.
• Identify weekly market strategies based on needs and opportunities.
• Prepare analyses and information for strategy meetings.

Administration & Problem Resolution:

• Manage purchase orders, follow-ups, and deliveries.
• Handle multiple tasks, balancing priorities like vendor communications.
• Oversee incentive purchases through all stages, ensuring quality standards.
• Manage Merchandise Assistants.
• Collaborate with merchandising and support teams to resolve issues.

Individual & Interpersonal Skills:

• Support TJX values of openness and diversity in the work environment.
• Treat colleagues with dignity and respect, fostering teamwork and supporting development across departments.
• Identify opportunities to develop Planning and Allocation staff through store visits, trend discussions, and negotiations.

We are proud of our past success and excited about our future. We strive to provide growth opportunities, recognition, and competitive salaries and benefits. Join us in thinking bolder and bigger as part of our future. We consider all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation.

Address:

73 Clarendon Road

Location:

EUR Home Office Watford GB