Junior Buyer: Sourcing, Range Development & Partnerships

Dobbies; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Employee discount across stores

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Season ticket loans

Financial wellbeing tools (Stream)

Retail Trust access

Dobbies Academy and study assistance

Tea, coffee and milk provided

Job summary

Dobbies is looking for a Junior Buyer to support sourcing and development of commercial ranges. You will work with our Buying and Merchandising team to source unique products, build strong supplier relationships, and manage the critical path for timely launches across store and online channels.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in product sourcing, range development, and supplier management within a fast-paced multichannel retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail buying, buying admin, merchandising or product role (Buying Assistant or similar), or a strong commercial background and the drive to move into buying.
• Commercial mindset with ability to analyse sales, margin and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building commercial ranges and sourcing unique products.
• Develop supplier relationships and manage supplier terms.
• Own and manage the critical path for product launches with stakeholders.
• Support multichannel product representation in-store and online.
• Attend trade shows and visit suppliers to grow the range.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Buying admin

Merchandising

Product sourcing

Tools

Excel

Job description

Dobbies is looking for a Junior Buyer to support sourcing and development of commercial ranges. You will work with our Buying and Merchandising team to source unique products, build strong supplier relationships, and manage the critical path for timely launches across store and online channels.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in product sourcing, range development, and supplier management within a fast-paced multichannel retail environment.