Junior Buyer

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Junior Buyer for their homewear division. The role offers a salary between £32,000 - £35,000 and a hybrid working model. As a Junior Buyer, you will lead strategic range building, analyze trading data, and manage supplier relationships, contributing to the development of commercially successful product ranges. The position requires strong analytical skills and experience in a buying or merchandising role.

Benefits

28 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Competitive bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in buying or merchandising, preferably in a retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and ensure product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic range building across multi-product categories.
• Analyse daily sales data to maximize profit.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic range building

Market analysis

Supplier relationship management

Trading data analysis

Job description

Junior Buyer | Leeds | £32,000 - £35,000 | Hybrid Working | Homewear Division

Benefits

• 28 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days based at HQ and 2-3 days working from home
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive bonus scheme

Overview

As part of the dynamic head office team, you'll play a hands‑on role in creating commercially successful ranges, and spotting opportunities to push the brand forward.

Working side by side with a seasoned Senior Buyer, you'll gain exposure across the full buying cycle, with the autonomy to own your own range and the support to take your career to the next level.

Buying, Range & Product Strategy

• Lead strategic range building across multi‑product categories, ensuring a strong balance of innovation, commerciality, and customer relevance.
• 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.
• Build clear pricing and product strategies informed by insight, performance, and market trends.
• Maintain strong market and competitor awareness to ensure ranges remain competitive and relevant.

Trading & Commercial Performance

• 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.
• Deputise for the Buyer in their absence, maintaining overall knowledge of departmental performance.
• Create and present seasonal strategy packs and "lessons learnt" to inform future decisions.

Planning & Critical Path

• Partner with Merchandising to plan buys, manage Open to Buy (OTB), and deliver seasonal budgets that protect margin and cash sales.
• Agree sales targets, 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, ensuring all key milestones are met.
• Oversee product launches and trading actions through effective critical path management.

Supplier & Quality Management

• Manage and develop supplier relationships while onboarding new partners to support sourcing strategy and flexibility.
• Ensure all products meet quality, legal, and safety standards, with orders placed on time and within agreed critical paths.
• Represent the department in supplier and partner meetings, sharing insights and shaping strategy.

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