Hybrid Junior Buyer — Fashion Trends & Sourcing

Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount across both brands

Holiday entitlement 33 days rising to

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton is seeking a creative Junior Buyer to shape exciting collections across our growing global fashion and lifestyle brands. Working with the Buying Manager and cross-functional teams, you will identify opportunities, forecast trends, and deliver commercial ranges for B2B and B2C channels.

You will develop briefs, manage supplier relationships, and support product development from concept to approval.

Qualifications

• Experience at Junior Buyer level or similar in fashion/jewellery retail.
• Strong interest in products, trends and customer preferences.
• Ability to interpret sales data and pricing structures.
• Good organisation and time management to manage multiple ranges.

Responsibilities

• Support Buying Manager in developing seasonal product ranges.
• Identify new opportunities through trend forecasting and market insights.
• Collaborate with Design and Merchandising on briefs and ranges.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate costs within budgets.
• Track samples, approvals and on-time product launches.
• Support junior team members and share process improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functional launches across channels.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Negotiation skills

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Joma Jewellery and Katie Loxton is seeking a creative Junior Buyer to shape exciting collections across our growing global fashion and lifestyle brands. Working with the Buying Manager and cross-functional teams, you will identify opportunities, forecast trends, and deliver commercial ranges for B2B and B2C channels.

You will develop briefs, manage supplier relationships, and support product development from concept to approval.