Junior Buyer

ITS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS in Harlow is seeking a Junior Buyer to join our busy Buying and Commercial Team, supporting daily category management and supplier relations in a fast-paced retail/e-commerce environment.

You will work with Category Controllers to learn pricing, promotions and stock management, develop product knowledge, and contribute to cross-department projects. This office-based role offers opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, sales or e-commerce.
• Buying, purchasing or commercial administration experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Interest in tools, hardware or construction products.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Controllers with day-to-day product category management.
• Assist with supplier communications and maintain relationships.
• Support product creation, pricing updates and supplier data.
• Assist with purchase order administration and stock management.
• Analyse sales performance, stock levels and market trends.
• Support promotional planning across online and retail channels.
• Assist with competitor research and product range reviews.
• Maintain accurate product and commercial information within internal systems.
• Work closely with Marketing, Retail and Warehouse teams to support commercial activity.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives across the Buying Team.

Skills

Retail experience

E-commerce experience

Analytical mindset

Supply chain basics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why join us at ITS?

ITS are one of the largest independent power & hand tool suppliers in the UK with a hugely successful on-line presence, and retail operation with ambitious plans for future growth and development. Our company prides itself on its strong work ethic, friendly and sociable atmosphere with a management structure who are supportive and keen to encourage internal progression.

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Location: Harlow (Office-Based Role)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Head of Core Categories / Commercial Manager

This isn't your typical entry-level buying role...

At ITS, we believe great buyers are developed through curiosity, commercial awareness and hands-on experience.

As a Junior Buyer, you'll support our Buying and Commercial Team with the day-to-day management of product categories while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful career in Buying. Working alongside experienced Category Controllers, you'll gain exposure to supplier management, product ranges, pricing, promotions and commercial decision-making within a fast-paced environment.

We're looking for someone who enjoys analysing data, solving problems and confident in their work, while working as part of a collaborative and ambitious team.

We Want Someone Who Is:

• Full of energy and enthusiasm to build a career in Buying.
• Commercially curious and eager to learn.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with colleagues and suppliers.
• Analytical with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to take ownership of their development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Category Controllers with the day-to-day management of product categories.
• Assist with supplier communications and maintain positive working relationships.
• Support product creation, pricing updates and supplier information.
• Assist with purchase order administration and stock management.
• Analyse sales performance, stock levels and market trends.
• Support promotional planning across online and retail channels.
• Assist with competitor research and product range reviews.
• Maintain accurate product and commercial information within internal systems.
• Work closely with Marketing, Retail and Warehouse teams to support commercial activity.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives across the Buying Team.

What The Role Involves:

• Working with Microsoft Excel and internal systems to support commercial decision-making.
• Learning how pricing, promotions and stock management influence business performance.
• Analysing sales reports and identifying commercial opportunities.
• Supporting supplier negotiations and promotional activity.
• Managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Developing product knowledge across a wide range of leading brands.
• Working collaboratively across departments to deliver successful commercial outcomes.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience within retail, sales or e-commerce.
• Previous buying, purchasing or commercial administration experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• An interest in tools, hardware or construction products