Junior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a self-motivated Junior Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with the Private Label team and managing third-party brands to develop Joint Business Plans that drive sales and align with business KPIs. You will negotiate commercial terms, conduct range reviews, and ensure compliance with ethical standards. The company offers a relaxed working environment with benefits like staff discounts and team socials, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about retail and beauty.

Benefits

Complimentary Breakfast

Generous Staff Discount

Regular Team Socials

Casual Dress Code

Early Finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a buyer in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial background with excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate key commercial terms with suppliers and brands.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely product launches.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Relationship Building

Education

Experience as a Buyer

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated, adaptable, and hardworking Junior Buyer to join the dynamic team at BEAUTY BAY. In this role, you will collaborate with the Private Label team and manage a selection of third-party brands to develop strong Joint Business Plans (JBPs) that boost sales and align with overall business KPIs.

Reporting to the Senior Buyer, your responsibilities will include negotiating key commercial terms such as price, volume, delivery, and trading conditions. You will work effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring excellent communication and collaboration across the Buying team and other departments.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with buying, product development, marketing, trading, and logistics teams to ensure timely product launches according to agreed plans.
• Prepare product analysis for trading decisions and assist in assortment planning with merchandising.
• Lead strategic and trading meetings independently for designated brands.
• Negotiate terms, costs, and commercial agreements with suppliers and brands.
• Conduct range reviews and develop strong JBPs to maximize commercial opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier and brand performance against set targets and KPIs.
• Ensure products meet relevant compliance, ethical standards, and requirements.
• Coordinate with NPD, brands, and merchandising teams to identify future commercial opportunities.
• Work with the new product development team to position new launches effectively in the market, balancing product features and pricing.
• Regularly review own-label products against competitor benchmarks.

About you

• Strong commercial and buying background with confident negotiation skills and a drive to increase sales and profitability.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a buyer.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a keen eye for trends, commercial opportunities, and emerging brands.
• Experience in a fast-paced online retail environment, preferably in beauty or cosmetics sourcing.
• Well-organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Confident in building professional relationships and negotiating effectively.

We offer a relaxed working environment with a lively office atmosphere, complimentary breakfast, early finishes on Fridays, and a casual dress code. Benefits include a generous staff discount, regular team socials, and more.

We are passionate about hiring talented individuals, supporting their growth, and empowering them to excel. If you're interested, please contact our Talent team at [emailprotected].

At BEAUTY BAY, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.