Junior Buyer

Pertemps Plymouth; Sparkwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth is recruiting a Junior Buyer to help develop profitable product ranges and drive sales. You will work with design, QA and international suppliers to influence product development and analyse performance.

You will support ongoing projects, manage stock and orders, and build strong supplier relationships across the UK, Far East and Europe. This is a commercially focused role in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in a retail environment.
• Commercial mindset with an eye for opportunities.
• Confidence when selecting and buying products.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales and stock data.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Developing product ranges to drive sales, market share and profitability.
• Supporting the Buyer with ongoing projects while taking ownership of your own work.
• Bringing creative ideas to product development, working closely with design and QA teams.
• Researching market trends, customer demands, competitor activity and supplier innovation.
• Analysing sales, margins and stock performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitoring stock levels, tracking orders and supporting the delivery of financial targets.
• Managing and coordinating a small team of up to five people, keeping workloads on track.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers across the UK, Far East and Europe.
• Responding quickly to emerging trends and changing market demands.

Skills

Buying

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Are you passionate about product, commercially minded and always one step ahead of the latest trends?

Pertemps is recruiting a Junior Buyer on behalf of our client, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing profitable product ranges, driving sales and bringing new ideas to life.

Working alongside the Buyer and collaborating with design, QA and international suppliers, you'll have the opportunity to influence product development, analyse performance and help shape the future of the range.

What you'll be doing

• Developing product ranges to drive sales, market share and profitability.
• Supporting the Buyer with ongoing projects whilst taking ownership of your own work.
• Bringing creative ideas to product development, working closely with design and QA teams.
• Researching market trends, customer demands, competitor activity and supplier innovation.
• Analysing sales, margins and stock performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitoring stock levels, tracking orders and supporting the delivery of financial targets.
• Managing and coordinating a small team of up to five people, keeping workloads on track.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers across the UK, Far East and Europe.
• Responding quickly to emerging trends and changing market demands.

What we're looking for

• Previous buying experience within a retail environment.
• A commercially minded individual with a keen eye for opportunities.
• Confidence and commitment when selecting and buying products.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret sales and stock data.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Employee discount.
• Cycle to work scheme

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:30pm

Location: Plymouth, Devon