Junior Buyer
Posted 1 day ago by Zachary Daniels
£35,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Junior Buyer role in Leeds involves collaborating with a Senior Buyer to develop and manage product ranges within the Homewear Division. The position requires strategic planning, market analysis, and supplier management to ensure the successful launch and performance of products. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a mix of office and remote work. The successful candidate will have opportunities for career growth while contributing to the brand's commercial success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic range building across multi-product categories, ensuring innovation and commerciality.
- Develop branded ranges in line with customer demand and profitability targets.
- Identify product opportunities and drive sales-focused decision-making.
- Analyse sales data to identify trends and maximize profit.
- Deputise for the Buyer in their absence and maintain departmental performance knowledge.
- Create seasonal strategy packs and report insights to inform future decisions.
- Partner with Merchandising to plan buys and manage Open to Buy (OTB).
- Develop and manage critical paths in collaboration with Merchandising, Design, and QA.
- Manage supplier relationships and ensure product quality and compliance.
- Represent the department in supplier meetings and shape sourcing strategy.
Key Skills:
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data.
- Experience in product range development and strategic planning.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Understanding of market trends and competitor analysis.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in managing critical paths and supplier relationships.
- Knowledge of quality, legal, and safety standards in product sourcing.
Salary (Rate): £35,000.00 yearly
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Junior Buyer | Leeds | £32,000 - £35,000 | Hybrid Working | Homewear Division
Benefits:
- 28 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Hybrid working: 2-3 days based at HQ and 2-3 days working from home
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive bonus scheme
As part of the dynamic head office team, you'll play a hands-on role in creating commercially successful ranges, and spotting opportunities to push the brand forward. Working side by side with a seasoned Senior Buyer, you'll gain exposure across the full buying cycle, with the autonomy to own your own range and the support to take your career to the next level.
Buying, Range & Product Strategy
- Lead strategic range building across multi-product categories, ensuring a strong balance of innovation, commerciality, and customer relevance.
- Develop branded ranges in line with customer demand, margin targets, and profitability.
- Identify gaps and develop new product opportunities, driving agility and sales-focused decision-making.
- Build clear pricing and product strategies informed by insight, performance, and market trends.
- Maintain strong market and competitor awareness to ensure ranges remain competitive and relevant.
Trading & Commercial Performance
- Analyse daily sales and trading data to identify bestsellers, slow movers, and opportunities, reacting quickly to maximise profit.
- Review in-season trading performance and report insights and actions to the Head of Buying.
- Ensure profit and service are maximised while minimising overstocks.
- Deputise for the Buyer in their absence, maintaining overall knowledge of departmental performance.
- Create and present seasonal strategy packs and "lessons learnt" to inform future decisions.
Planning & Critical Path
- Partner with Merchandising to plan buys, manage Open to Buy (OTB), and deliver seasonal budgets that protect margin and cash sales.
- Agree sales targets, range plans, stock flow, margins, and pricing to ensure the right stock is delivered at the right time.
- Develop and manage critical paths in collaboration with Merchandising, Design, and QA, ensuring all key milestones are met.
- Oversee product launches and trading actions through effective critical path management.
Supplier & Quality Management
- Manage and develop supplier relationships while onboarding new partners to support sourcing strategy and flexibility.
- Ensure all products meet quality, legal, and safety standards, with orders placed on time and within agreed critical paths.
- Represent the department in supplier and partner meetings, sharing insights and shaping strategy.
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