Retail & Fashion / Buying Junior / Assistant Buyer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer to develop a range of children’s toys and gifts. The role focuses on sustainability and involves sourcing products while managing supplier relationships. This is a hybrid position offering a great culture and working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer.
• Ability to manage relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities and select products.
• Liaise with suppliers in the Far East and Europe.
• Ensure product testing and ethical standards are maintained.

Skills

Sourcing

Product Selection

Market Trends

Supplier Management

Job description

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Retail & Fashion / Buying Junior / Assistant Buyer, London

Client:

Success Talent

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

12m FTC - Maternity Cover

Children's Toys and Gift

London – Hybrid working

Our client is a global business seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer ready to step up and develop a range of children’s small toys and gift products in an environment with a significant focus on sustainability.

Reporting to the Senior Buyer and working in a close-knit team, you will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, sourcing, and selecting products. You will deliver products that reflect key market trends and are customer-focused. You will manage key relationships with suppliers, ensuring the best possible prices are achieved, and that product testing and ethical standards are maintained.

This role involves liaising with a supply base in the Far East and Europe and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to source and deliver your own range of commercial products as a key member of the head office product team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Junior or Assistant Buyer to take the next step in their career with a business that offers a great culture and working environment and prides itself on delivering great products through ethical trading.

Please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping, remembering to state your current salary and package.

Job Ref NT-5001735

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