Junior Buyer

Lively Elements, LLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Leeds is seeking a Junior Buyer Accessories to collaborate with a Senior Buyer in product development and selection. This role entails developing branded ranges, managing supplier relationships, and analysing sales data. Ideal candidates should have experience in buying womens clothing or accessories, a strong understanding of critical path management, and proven negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance in the buying team.

Benefits

2 days work from home

Qualifications

• Experience at either senior assistant or junior buyer level within a buying team on womens clothing or accessories.
• Sound understanding of critical path management.
• Able to analyse data.
• Good market knowledge and competitor understanding.
• Experience of working across departments such as QC, merchandise, creative and marketing.
• Ability to create and maintain good supplier relationships.
• Experienced in negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop branded ranges in line with customer demand, margin targets, and profitability.
• Identify gaps and develop new product opportunities.
• Maintain strong market and competitor awareness.
• Analyse daily sales and trading data.
• Review in-season trading performance and report insights.
• Ensure profit and service are maximised while minimising overstocks.
• Partner with Merchandising to plan buys and deliver seasonal budgets.
• Agree range plans, stock flow, margins, and pricing.
• Develop and manage critical paths.
• Oversee product launches through effective critical path management.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Market knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Junior Buyer Accessories

Leeds

£30k to £33k pa

Plus 2 days WFH

Invigorate Recruitment is working with its client to recruit a Junior Accessories Buyer to work side by side with a Senior Buyer in product development and product selection within accessories, nightwear, swim and cover ups.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate. It is an established area with exciting, varied product.

The Junior Buyer will be responsible for both product selection and product development, working closely with the buying and design teams to bring key looks together and drive sales and profit across the department.

This role would suit a senior assistant ready for the next step or a junior buyer.

Responsibilities

• Develop branded ranges in line with customer demand, margin targets, and profitability.
• Identify gaps and develop new product opportunities, driving agility and sales-focused decision-making.
• Maintain strong market and competitor awareness to ensure ranges remain competitive and relevant.
• Analyse daily sales and trading data to identify bestsellers, slow movers, and opportunities, reacting quickly to maximise profit.
• Review in-season trading performance and report insights and actions to the Head of Buying.
• Ensure profit and service are maximised while minimising overstocks.
• Partner with Merchandising to plan buys and deliver seasonal budgets.
• Agree range plans, stock flow, margins, and pricing to ensure the right stock is delivered at the right time.
• Develop and manage critical paths in collaboration with Merchandising, Design, and QA.
• Oversee product launches through effective critical path management.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.

Essential Requirements

• Experience at either senior assistant or junior buyer level within a buying team on womens clothing or accessories.
• Sound understanding of critical path management.
• Able to analyse data.
• Good market knowledge and competitor understanding.
• Experience of working across departments such as QC, merchandise, creative and marketing.
• Ability to create and maintain good supplier relationships.
• Experienced in negotiation.