Junior Buyer

WOODLODGE PRODUCTS LIMITED; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone eager to develop a career in purchasing and product sourcing within the garden and homewares industry. You'll work closely with the buying team, supporting the procurement of outdoor furniture while managing product pages and conducting market research. With a focus on collaboration and growth, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success. If you're organized, driven, and passionate about home trends, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in buying or purchasing assistant role is an advantage.
• Knowledge of garden, homeware, or outdoor living sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the buying team in sourcing products from international suppliers.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Market Research

Product Development Knowledge

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Woodlodge Products:

Woodlodge is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality garden and outdoor products, offering a wide range of planters, garden furniture, and other outdoor decor items. We are committed to providing our customers with design-led products, exceptional service, and a passion for quality craftsmanship.

Role Overview:

The Junior Buyer will support the buying team in the procurement of Woodlodge products, with a focus on Outdoor Furniture. Working with our current factory base to develop and lead the outdoor furniture market in the UK, following trends and ensuring we deliver good value to our customers.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in buying and product development within the garden and homewares industry across both B2C and B2B sites.

Key Responsibilities:

· Providing support to the buying team in sourcing product from international suppliers

· QC support – reviewing and approving QC reports and product and packaging images

· Creation and updating of costing sheets

· Trading the consumer website

o Setting up product

o Managing product pages in season

o Review sales figures to identify bestsellers

· Working closely with the marketing team.

o Creating product descriptions to feed into copy writer

o Recording all product information ie dimensions.

· Updating and managing the critical path

· Update B2B trade portal with new season product and images

· Product sample management

· Conducting market research and competitor analysis

· Key Skills and Attributes:

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to form excellent working relationships both internally and externally, domestic and overseas

· Some knowledge of critical paths and product development timelines an advantage

· Flexible, driven, numeric and highly organised

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

· A keen interest in home and interior trends.

· A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Qualifications:

· Previous experience in a buying or purchasing assistant role is an advantage.

· Knowledge of the garden, homeware, or outdoor living sector is desirable but not essential.

· Why Join Woodlodge?

· Opportunity to develop a career in purchasing and product sourcing within a dynamic industry.

· Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on growth and development.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Tetbury GL8 8YL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person