JUNIOR BUYERS (FASHION & HOMEWARE)

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Buyer for their Fashion and Homeware departments in Liverpool. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with suppliers, assist in product development, and engage in market analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a keen business awareness, contributing to the success of product ranges and brand performance. If you're passionate about fashion and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to present and receive information effectively.
• Understanding of business drivers and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Buyer in sourcing and developing product ranges.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct competitor research and market analysis.

Skills

Communication Skills

Business Awareness

Managing Change

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Client:

House of Fashion Associates Ltd

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

JUNIOR BUYERS - (FASHION AND HOMEWARE DEPARTMENTS)

LIVERPOOL - HEAD OFFICE BASED

THE ROLES

• Responsible to the Buyer to plan, manage, implement and deliver the product development process

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist the Buyer in sourcing, planning and developing the product ranges
• Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers as well as source new suppliers making sure all suppliers understand and meet their requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of the range with the ability to predict seasonal best sellers, core lines and future trends
• Competitor research and detailed trends reports and market analysis
• Raise and progress purchase orders
• Continually review brand performance and sell through rates, against the Buying Plan and monitoring market activity
• Ensure comparative shopping and relevant documentation is up to date, highlighting where there are any issues
• Manage and maintain complete sample range and documentation, including colour, fit and labelling approvals
• Deal with any enquiries from internal teams as well as external departments including suppliers
• In conjunction with Trading Standards maintain up to date departmental legal, quality and RRP requirements
• Fully understand and fulfil the requirements of the advertising calendar
• Responsible for completion and accuracy of advertising briefs, photography and store point of sales
• Demonstrate effective communication to Buyer and Merchandiser on all key issues
• Give and receive information on range to service departments e.g. advertising and store ops
• May attend trade shows / fairs in the UK and abroad
• Ability to act as Buyer in their absence

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Key Performance Indicators

All KPI’s will be set out separately.

Competency & Capability Required

The first part of the job description covers the ‘past’ performance and is historically the method used to compile a job description. Competencies cover not only the ‘past’ but will help to clarify the individual’s ability to deliver in the ‘future’. Competencies dictate and measure ‘quality’ they may assist in highlighting basic training needs of basic practical skills.

Communication Skills

• The ability to present and receive information, both oral and written, in a manner appropriate to the audience and to take action accordingly.
• Speaks with assurance, clearly, concisely and accurately.
• Devotes time to listening, knowing when to listen without offering opinions.
• Adopts a ‘sell’ rather than ‘tell’ approach.
• Uses different styles of communication according to the circumstances.
• Has a good command of IT and ability to use Word, Excel, Power point and email.
• Communicates honestly but tactfully.
• Uses humour effectively.
• Comfortable communications upwards, downwards and laterally.

Managing Change

• Demonstrates openness to new ways of thinking and proactively pursues improvements with a high level of drive and enthusiasm.
• Able to quickly and effectively respond to changes both functional and organisational in a proactive manner.
• Sees change as an opportunity to improve rather than a threat to security.
• Takes a reasonably objective, view of issues, flexible enough to accommodate circumstances without compromising principles.
• Actively demonstrates commitment.
• Always seeking opportunities to improve.
• Always demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ approach to new ideas.
• Keeps an open mind to opportunities to make improvements.

Business / Commercial Awareness

• The ability to take a holistic view of the business, understanding key business drivers both financial and otherwise.
• Understands the company products and services relating them to revenue and profit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant operational policies and is aware of the influences that can affect performance.
• Takes calculated decisions to improve performance based upon operational and competitive awareness.
• Achieves sales and profit budgets with awareness of store profit and loss.
• Always has a business plan which they are working towards.
• Shows an appropriate level of financial awareness.
• Keeps all management information available to assist in crucial business decisions.
• Has an awareness of business competitors.
• Builds relationships across organisational boundaries, embracing the expertise of company specialists including Buying, Merchandising, HR and Marketing.
• Has constant focus on bottom line results and takes corrective action to maximise return.