Junior Buyer: Tools & Hardware, Fast-Paced Growth

Industrial Tool Supplies Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Job summary

Industrial Tool Supplies Ltd (ITS) is seeking a Junior Buyer in Harlow for an office-based role. You will support the Buying and Commercial Team with day-to-day management of product categories and work alongside experienced Category Controllers.

The role focuses on supplier management, pricing updates, stock management, and analytics to identify commercial opportunities; ideal for analytically minded individuals eager to learn and develop in a fast-paced retail/e-commerce environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and identify opportunities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Controllers with day-to-day management of product categories.
• Assist with supplier communications and maintain positive working relationships.
• Support product creation, pricing updates and supplier information.
• Assist with purchase order administration and stock management.
• Analyse sales performance, stock levels and market trends.
• Support promotional planning across online and retail channels.
• Assist with competitor research and product range reviews.
• Maintain accurate product and commercial information within internal systems.
• Work with Marketing, Retail and Warehouse teams to support commercial activity.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives across the Buying Team.

Skills

Analytical

Excel

Data analysis

Supplier management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Industrial Tool Supplies Ltd (ITS) is seeking a Junior Buyer in Harlow for an office-based role. You will support the Buying and Commercial Team with day-to-day management of product categories and work alongside experienced Category Controllers.

The role focuses on supplier management, pricing updates, stock management, and analytics to identify commercial opportunities; ideal for analytically minded individuals eager to learn and develop in a fast-paced retail/e-commerce environment.