Junior Buyer - Homeware

Page Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Ecommerce Retailer in Greater Manchester seeks a Junior Buyer to identify and source products aligned with trends. The position involves negotiating with suppliers, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery while working collaboratively with teams. A dynamic environment offers professional growth opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Opportunities for professional development

Employee discounts on products

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Currently an Established Assistant Buyer, Senior Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer or similar.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source new products that align with consumer trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Creative skills

IT skills including Excel

Education

Experience as an Assistant Buyer or similar

Job description

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A growing Ecommerce Retailer in the Greater Manchester area. They sell a variety of trend led product for the home and apparel are seeking to add new product areas. Due to strong trading figures and company investment, they are seeking to add to their Buying Team with a Junior Buyer

Job Description

• You the Junior buyer will identify and source new products that align with consumer trends and company objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams to promote products.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure product availability and timely delivery.
• Comply with all relevant industry regulations.
• Manage junior members of your team.
• Provide insightful feedback and reporting to senior management.

The Successful Applicant

• Currently an Esblised Assistant Buyer, Senior Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer or simialer
• Highly organised
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Analytical
• Creative
• Understanding of the supply chain
• Ability to independently grow a product range
• Administrative and accuracy skills
• IT skills including Excel

What's on Offer

• Free Parking , Close to transport links
• Working Hours 8-4, or 9-5 with 4 o'clock finish on a Friday
• Early Finish on your Birthday - plus a Birthday box surprise!
• Access to Football tickets
• Electric Charging points are available at our Head office.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, including progression opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee discounts on our wide range of products.