Junior Buyer

Glu Recruit; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Buyer based in Tankersley, England. The ideal candidate will support procurement processes, develop product ranges, and work with design teams. Strong communication and negotiation skills, along with 2 years' experience in General Merchandise, are preferred. This position offers a salary between £35,000 and £38,000, along with benefits like free onsite parking, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and regular social events.

Benefits

Free Onsite Parking

Regular Social Events

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with General Merchandise categories preferred.
• Experience creating and maintaining Critical Paths and Range Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support all procurement processes for products sourced globally.
• Develop multiple product ranges and manage sample coordination.
• Work with design team for packaging and surface designs.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers for efficient supply chain.
• Identify market trends and new product opportunities.
• Manage buying assistants.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Creative eye for design

Experience with General Merchandise

Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge

Education

BA (Hons) degree in relevant subject

A-level or equivalent qualifications in Buying or related subjects

Job description

Overview

Role: Junior Buyer / Buyer

Salary: £35,000-£38,000

Location: Tankersley

Hours: Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Free Onsite Parking
• Regular Social Events
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

Summary

Our client are looking for a Junior Buyer who will work with the respective Senior Buyer to grow sales, maximise profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.

Duties

• Support all procurement processes for products sourced globally.
• Develop multiple product ranges whilst managing sample coordination.
• Work with our design team to develop exciting packaging and surface designs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure an efficient supply chain.
• Identify market trends and new product opportunities.
• Develop and manage buying assistants supporting you.

Successful candidate

• Experience of working with General Merchandise categories is preferred. (2 years ideally)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining key documents, such as Critical Paths and Range Plans.
• Creative eye for design and product development.
• Negotiation skills to ensure best cost price is achieved.
• Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge (VLOOKUPs, sales, profit, margin calculation formulas).
• BA (Hons) degree in relevant subject, but A-level or equivalent qualifications in Buying or subjects related will also be equally as considered.