Junior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail company is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their procurement team in Eastbourne. This role will focus on sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships, significantly influencing product selection. Ideal candidates have strong commercial acumen and proven experience in procurement, complemented by excellent negotiation skills and an analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Commercially savvy professional with 1-2 years experience in procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, select, and manage supplier relationships for product quality.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and sustainability standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Thinking

Education

1-2 years experience as a Junior Buyer or in a similar procurement role

Tools

Procurement Software

Microsoft Office Suite

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Alexander Lloyd are partnering a global retail business on the hire of a Junior Buyer on a permanent basis.

About the Role

They are seeking an experienced and proactive Junior Buyer to join their dynamic procurement team. As a Junior Buyer, you will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product selection and contribute to the commercial success of a global brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Identify, select, and manage supplier relationships to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Procurement: Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including price negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical, legal, and sustainability standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including merchandising, supply chain, and marketing, to drive category growth and profitability.

About You

You must be commercially savvy, results-driven professional with a passion for product, people, and process. If you’re a strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and exceptional negotiation skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience as a Junior Buyer or in a similar procurement role.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial acumen with a data-driven, analytical approach to decision-making.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, product development, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.