Junior Buyer

F.Hinds Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Junior Buyer to support product research, stock management, and supplier relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in buying or merchandising, strong communication skills, and a passion for jewellery and gifts. This full-time role offers a salary up to £35,000, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent staff discount

Reward scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in buying or merchandising role.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and assist in product selection.
• Manage purchase orders and stock levels.
• Liaise with teams for optimal product presentation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem-solving

Commercial Awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Established in 1856, F.Hinds Limited is an independent, family-owned business that has built a reputation for friendly and professional customer service. We offer an extensive selection of diamonds, gold, silver, and platinum jewellery, watches, clocks, collectibles, and giftware. With over 160 years of experience, we have become a trusted name in our industry. If you are passionate about working with beautiful diamonds, jewellery, watches, and gifts, explore our career opportunities today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Product Research and Range Development:
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends in the market and monitor competitor activity.
• Assist in the planning, sourcing, and selection of branded jewellery and gift ranges in line with company strategy.
• Stock Management:
• Support in the analysis of sales data to optimise stock levels and product assortment.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate data entry. Ensuring that inventory levels meet demand without overstocking.
• Liaise with Logistics, Inventory and Account teams to ensure prompt processing of invoices, resolution of any quality control issues and final processing through the system.
• Work closely with Marketing, Visual Merchandising and E-Commerce teams to ensure products are optimally presented and promoted.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Support negotiations on pricing, margins, lead times, and terms.
• Attend trade shows and supplier meetings to discover new products and build networks.
• Store Visits
• Participate in regular store visits to support sales staff and stock inventory requirements.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a buying or merchandising role, ideally in fashion, jewellery, or gifting.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel / Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with data and generating insights from reports.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong commercial awareness and an eye for product and trends.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about branded jewellery and giftswith a desire to learn and grow in the retail buying industry.
• ATeam playerwith the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proactiveand self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.
• Problem-solving mindsetwith a practical approach to addressing challenges.

Renumeration:

• Salary up to £35,000
• Opportunity for career progression
• Excellent staff discount and reward scheme
• Supportive and dynamic work environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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