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Junior Category Buyer

Zachary Daniels
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 18 hours
Location

Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7JT

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Junior Category Buyer position is available in the Travel Retail sector, focusing on innovative products and customer experiences.
  • The role involves supporting the buying team, developing category strategies, onboarding suppliers, and conducting market analysis.
  • Candidates should have a passion for retail, strong analytical skills, and experience with data tools like Excel and Power BI.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with flexible working options in a collaborative culture.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience and are eager to advance their careers.

Junior Category Buyer

Fantastic opportunity for a Junior Category Manager/ Buyer to join a business in the exciting world of Travel Retail to deliver innovative products and exceptional customer experiences. You will play a key role in shaping category strategies that drive success and set new trends.

The RoleAs a Junior Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of the action, working with a dynamic team to bring the retail strategy to life. From onboarding new suppliers to analysing market trends, you'll help ensure our products meet customer expectations while keeping the business ahead of the curve.

What You'll Do:

  • Support the buying team in delivering the business and retail strategy.
  • Assist in developing and executing category strategies for Travel Retail.
  • Onboard new suppliers.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and track industry trends to identify opportunities.
  • Input and maintain critical data across systems like OWMS, Vector, and Power BI.
  • Improve processes to collate and manage information efficiently.
  • Manage invoicing for supplier marketing and rebates.
  • Take on key projects assigned by the Head of Category.

What You'll Need:

  • A passion for retail, data, and delivering great customer experiences.
  • Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Confidence working with data tools like Excel, Power BI, or similar.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving processes.

What's in It for You:

  • A competitive salary and fantastic benefits package.
  • Flexible working options and a collaborative workplace culture.
  • The chance to shape your career within a growing, innovative company.
  • Exciting projects in a fast-paced, trend-driven industry.

Ready to Apply?If you're excited to take the next step in your career as a Junior Category Manager, we'd love to hear from you!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.