Junior Buyer

Brand Addition; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Development Opportunities

Flexible Working

Subsidised Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Brand Addition in the City Of London is seeking a skilled Buyer to manage the entire product lifecycle from sourcing to production. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of buying experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for quality assurance in consumer products. Collaboration with internal teams is essential, alongside strong supplier relationship management.

The role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on sustainability and teamwork, and various benefits including hybrid and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of buying experience preferred.
• A strong interest in consumer products and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire product lifecycle from sourcing to production.
• Collaborate with design and sales teams on product concepts.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers to ensure quality and delivery.
• Create product specifications and purchase orders for suppliers.
• Coordinate with departments for timely delivery.
• Oversee quality control to meet industry standards.

Skills

Buying experience

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Graduate or higher education

Job description

Brand Addition is a business that helps global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections. We extend our client values in thoughtful, sustainable, globally conscious ways to create branded moments that people love. In an industry of excess – we will lead through sustainability to generate wellbeing for generations to come, what we do today can determine what kind of place that will be. We will continue to build amazing products while strengthening careers and client relationships. Here at Brand Addition, we work across oceans and continents to build a better, brighter future for our partners, our people, and our planet.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the entire product lifecycle, from sourcing to production, with a focus on precision, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborating with in‑house design and sales teams on product concepts, ideas, and project management.
• Sourcing from and managing reliable suppliers across the Far East and Europe, negotiating prices, ensuring high‑quality and on‑time delivery, while exploring new supply routes to expand our product offering and maintain a competitive edge.
• Negotiating costings and ensuring projects stay within budget.
• Creating detailed product specifications and purchase orders for suppliers, ensuring clarity and mutual commitment to project success.
• Coordinating with all departments to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Overseeing quality control and technical compliance, ensuring products meet industry standards.

What you’ll need

• We’re seeking a technically minded product development Buyer
• Ideally, you’ll be of graduate calibre or have relevant higher education.
• A can‑do attitude with a willingness to take on diverse tasks and challenges.
• At least 2‑5 years of buying experience is preferred.
• A strong interest in consumer/promotional products, along with a passion for quality assurance and ethical sourcing from manufacturers in the UK, EU, Turkey, and the Far East.
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to see the bigger picture and make smart decisions.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
• A true team player, demonstrating personality, empathy, and a drive to succeed, with exceptional organisational skills and a keen attention to detail.
• The ability to gain an in‑depth understanding of one of our core clients and their requirements, attending select client meetings, and working with internal teams.
• The ability to develop product ranges across multiple categories and a proactive approach to suggesting new ideas and improvements that align with the brand.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills will be required, with the ability to prioritise multiple projects.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of risk management.

Benefits

Our Culture: Brand Addition offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging role within a dynamic, international, and ambitious environment. We’re informal but hard working and great teamwork and collaboration are key to our success. We are all proud to be part of the BA family; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company, we champion diversity and inclusion and respect difference, because it makes us stronger.

Our teams operate across oceans and collaborate across continents, leveraging diverse perspectives to create amazing things together. It may be fast paced but it’s a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent. You can expect quality, sustainability, and value to be at the heart of everything that we do. You’ll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here!

Reward and recognition: We offer Global Development Opportunities – Hybrid Working – Flexible Working and a Subsidised Wellbeing Programme to name a few.

Position to thrive

Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional, Brand Addition provides you with everything you need to excel in your job and for personal growth, to be the best version of you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage flexible working through family friendly working hours.