Junior Buyer

Shoe Zone; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear retailer based in Leicester is seeking a Junior Buyer to join the Buying team. You will manage supplier relationships, monitor trends, and ensure competitive pricing. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven buying background. This role offers a salary of up to £27,000 along with a company car and various employee benefits such as a profit share scheme and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Pension

25% Staff Discount

Birthday Holiday

Wellbeing Support

Free on-site parking

Free on-site gym

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience at an assistant or junior level in buying.
• Positive attitude with a willingness for continuous improvement.
• Strong self-organisation and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships internally and externally with suppliers.
• Keep on top of latest trends and monitor competitors.
• Manage product pricing to ensure competitiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team working

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join our team based at our Head Office in Leicester. You will join us on a full time contract (37.5 hours), permanent basis and in return will receive a salary of up to £27,000 per annum and a Company Car. As a Junior Buyer, you will be an integral part of the team who will be fully immersed in forecasting, supplier negotiations and product development. Effective communication and teamwork will help you thrive in this role.

You will report into the Buying Director but will work alongside the wider team in your day to day tasks. Aside from specific responsibilities listed below, you may be required to undertake other tasks which help us to deliver a high standard experience to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships internally and externally. It is essential to build strong relationships with our supplier base to maximise new opportunities.
• Keep on top of the latest trends and monitor our competitors to maintain commercial awareness.
• Work closely with our supplier base to develop a well-balanced product range.
• Manage and review product pricing to ensure that our prices are competitive as well as maximising margins.
• Review trading performance regularly and act proactively to optimise and identify opportunities and mitigate any risks.
• Oversee and support the development of an assistant buyer.

What we are looking for

• We are looking for an individual to join our Buying team who has proven experience at an assistant or junior level.
• A positive attitude with a willingness for continuous improvement in their role and a desire to develop.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of self organisation and self-motivation with a flexible approach to managing a high workload.
• Strong negotiation skills and accountability for results.
• Effective team working skills.

About the Company

We are a town centre, retail park and digital footwear retailer, offering low price and high-quality footwear for the whole family, with free next day delivery on all orders, seven days a week. We operate from 270 stores and have approximately 2,200 employees across the UK. Our store portfolio consists of 72 town centre stores, which stock the core shoezone product range and 155 hybrid town centre stores and 45 larger retail park stores which also stock additional brands such as Skechers, Hush Puppies and Kickers. shoezone.com stocks online exclusive footwear, combined with our store network and marketplaces, ensuring a full multi-channel offering for great customer service. During an average year we sell 14.5 million pairs of shoes per annum at an average retail price of £13.

Benefits

• Salary up to £27,000 per annum
• Company Car
• Profit Share Scheme
• Pension
• 25% Staff Discount
• Birthday Holiday
• Wellbeing Support
• Free on-site parking at city centre Head Office
• Free on-site gym
• Opportunities for progression