Junior Buyer

Team Jobs - Commercial; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods sector is seeking an Assistant Buyer / Product Developer to support product range development. This role involves collaborating with suppliers and internal teams while managing product viability and market analysis. If you have a keen eye for trends and a passion for product innovation, this could be your next great opportunity!

Benefits

£1,000 worth of free product per year

22 days holiday, rising to 25 with service

Free parking

Early finish during summer

Qualifications

• Experience in product lifecycle management from brief to launch.
• Strong knowledge of market trends and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products across multiple categories.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding samples and costings.
• Manage the critical path and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Product innovation

Education

Experience as an Assistant Buyer or Product Developer

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Buyer / Product Developer
Location: Poole
Salary: 26,000 - 28,000
Hours: 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday Full time, permanent

TeamJobs is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a fast-paced, forward-thinking brand looking for a commercially minded Assistant Buyer or Product Developer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on seeing products come to life and has a clear understanding of the full product lifecycle - from concept through to launch.

About the Role

Working closely with the Buying and Product Development team, you'll support the end-to-end development of product ranges, ensuring each item is commercially viable, on-brand, and delivered within critical timelines. You'll play a key role in supplier communication, product tracking, and the development of bestsellers across your category.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products across multiple categories

• Liaise with suppliers on samples, costings, and lead times

• Conduct market research and trend analysis to support product planning

• Help manage the critical path, ensuring key deadlines are met

• Monitor stock levels and performance, making recommendations where needed

• Ensure all product data is accurately maintained across systems

• Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, design, and logistics

• Maintain a strong understanding of the customer and current market trends

What You'll Bring

• Experience as an Assistant Buyer or Product Developer

• Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle, from initial brief to launch

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Commercial awareness and a passion for product innovation

Desirable

• Background in retail, consumer goods or a fast-moving product environment

• Confident working with Excel and internal product management systems

Benefits

• 1,000 worth of free product per year ( 500 per season)
• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 with service
• Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm + Summer hours: early 4:30pm Friday finishes!
• Free parking

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