Our client - a leading UK product designer and distributor - is 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 organization, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Management of sub-categories, ensuring successful launches of seasonal newness and the ongoing development of existing products.
* Writing new product briefs to submit to suppliers alongside the design team.
* Analyzing quotes and updating costing sheets accurately for senior buying team sign-off.
* Negotiating pricing with suppliers in line with company margin requirements.
* Developing strong supplier relationships.
* Managing the critical path to ensure all key dates are adhered to.
* Managing samples, including tracking, unpacking/packing, and sending out samples as required.
* Ensuring all samples are present for range selection and photography dates in line with the critical path.
* Resolving day-to-day queries and collating sample and pricing feedback.
* Assisting in product selection meetings at senior and director level.
* Creating new SKUs and POs on internal systems, ensuring all information is complete, updated, and accurate.
* Liaising closely with the design team to assist in writing packaging specifications.
* Conducting trend analysis to identify market and product opportunities, working with the senior team to optimize financial performance and enhance product ranges.
* Attending UK & Overseas trade shows and regular buying trips to suppliers across the Far East.
Ad Hoc Duties:
* Assisting with producing weekly trade reports.
* Providing ad-hoc reports and analysis as required by the business.
* Supporting the maintenance of accurate product data.
* Supporting UK trade shows as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills/Experience Required:
* Previous experience within a product development or buying team.
* Strong Excel skills and high-level proficiency with other Microsoft Office programs.
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and manage a high workload and conflicting priorities.
* Capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
* Methodical, analytical, and organized.
* Proven history of successful supplier negotiation.
* Understanding of critical paths and seasonal range development.
* Trend aware and insightful of competitor activity.
* Accomplished communication skills when discussing finances, budgets, and costs.
If you are passionate about joining our client's team and believe you have the skills and experience required, we want to hear from you!
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