Job Title: Junior Buyer
Location: Worcester
Contract Details: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per annum
About Our Client:
Our client - a leading UK product designer and distributor. are looking for a junior buyer to join their expanding team. With a dedicated in-house team of designers, they bring flair and imagination to their products. As an organisation, they are passionate about creating innovative and high-quality items.
As a Junior Buyer, you will work closely with the senior buying and product development team to create exciting new product ranges. You will be responsible for managing sub-categories and ensuring successful launches of regular seasonal newness, as well as the ongoing development of existing products.
Main job purpose:
Working with the senior buying and product development team to create exciting new product ranges.
Management of sub-categories. Will be responsible for the successful launch of regular seasonal newness and the ongoing development of existing products.
Alongside the design team, writing new product briefs to submit to suppliers.
Be able to analyse quotes and update costing sheets accurately to submit to the senior buying team for sign off.
Confidently negotiate pricing with suppliers in line with company margin requirements.
Developing new and existing strong supplier relationships.
Critical path management, ensuring all key dates are strictly adhered to.
Sample management, inclu...