Junior Buyer

Lloyd Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home goods is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their creative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those with initial buying or procurement experience to grow their careers. You'll support sourcing high-quality products, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely order processing. With a focus on quality and innovation, this company provides a pathway to career progression and exposure to premium lifestyle products. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about home trends, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Health and wellness vouchers

Retail and gym membership discounts

Regular team incentives and social events

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying or procurement role is desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the buying team in sourcing high-quality homeware.
• Assist in building and maintaining supplier relationships.

Skills

Buying experience

Procurement skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Knowledge of international sourcing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Buyer – Home Goods

Location: Outskirts of Crawley

Permanent Position

Lloyd Recruitment Services is proud to be working with a prestigious and growing home goods retailer that is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their busy and creative buying team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with initial buying or procurement experience to build their career within a business known for its quality, innovation, and beautifully designed home and lifestyle products.

If you're currently supporting a buying team or have some hands-on purchasing experience, this role offers a fantastic pathway into a full buying career with one of the UK’s leading names in premium homeware.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: Monday to Friday
• Free on-site parking
• Health and wellness vouchers
• Retail and gym membership discounts
• Regular team incentives and social events
• Exposure to a wide range of premium home and lifestyle products
• Career progression with tailored development opportunities

Junior Buyer Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the buying team with sourcing high-quality homeware and lifestyle goods from international suppliers
• Assisting in building and maintaining supplier relationships
• Creating and managing purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinating the management, storage, and dispatch of product samples
• Monitoring supplier performance and delivery timelines
• Reviewing packaging and branding for compliance with brand standards
• Maintaining accurate product and supplier information across systems and portals

About You:

• Experience in a buying, procurement, or purchasing role (home goods, lifestyle, or retail experience is desirable)
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong administrative skills
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• Commercially minded and interested in home and lifestyle trends
• Knowledge of international sourcing, particularly from the Far East is essential
• Full UK driving licence is essential due to office location

This is a great opportunity to join a company that values creativity, teamwork, and long-term growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your buying career and work with high-end home and lifestyle products, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of a business that is shaping the future of stylish, high-quality home living.

Please note: Due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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