Junior Buyer – General Merchandise Central London (Hybrid Working) Up to £35,000 Excellent bonus & benefits I am currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join an established and well-loved national retailer. This is a great opportunity for a strong commercial focused Junior Buyer to join the expanding team in their London head office function (Hybrid Working options available) As the junior buyer you will be supporting the Buying team to delivering a commercially focused range that meet both company and team targets, while maintaining a strategic business focus to ensure continued growth within the categories. Building & maintaining strong relationships with suppliers Sourcing suppliers & negotiating best cost prices Analysing sales figures to plan successful future lines Presenting reports, figures & trend information to the Senior Buying team Dealing and resolving escalated beverages supplier queries Analyse market trends and competitor activity to keep ahead of trends Working with the brand development team to ensure new products adhere to department business plans Key requirements for the role; Proven experience as Junior / Assistant Buyer within a fast paced retail environment Ability to influence and negotiate effectively Good level of education Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels Good working knowledge of budgets and managing conflicting projects Excellent understanding of all MS Office products including advanced Excel This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Buyer looking for the next step to Junior Buyer and are looking to develop your career within an established well-loved High Street retailer who can offer a fantastic remuneration with strong benefits. If you have the relevant experience then get in touch and apply today.