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Junior Buyer

Zachary Daniels
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Junior Buyer position is based in Hampshire with a salary of circa £40,000 plus benefits.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience in buying, preferably within the fashion industry.
  • The role involves creating and executing buying strategies, sourcing suppliers, and managing product quality and deadlines.
  • Additional responsibilities include data analysis to identify opportunities and maintaining stock levels according to KPIs.
  • The company offers a hybrid working model, 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and other employee benefits.

JUNIOR BUYER | HAMPSHIRE | circa £40,000 + BENEFITS | HYBRID | LADIES FASHIONJUNIOR BUYER BENEFITS

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free onsite parking
  • Health programme
  • Bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday per year ( Plus Bank Holidays)

This is a well known business that operationally turns over more than £300m a year. With having almost 50 stores across the country, they're well known, reputable and are now looking to expand their ladieswear area. AS THE JUNIOR BUYER:

  • Creating and executing the buying strategy, including range building.
  • Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the optimum product, process and terms of contract.
  • Taking ownership of critical path and ensuring deadlines are met with any issues being raised and resolved.
  • Prevent quality problems by considering and solving issues early on.
  • Participate in meetings with the Buying team and Head of Fashion ensuring key information is communicated.
  • Manage the category to achieve optimum performance and profit growth. Competent in data analysis to identify opportunities from weekly reports, analyse trading patterns and take appropriate action.
  • Monitor and maintain stocks as per KPI's set and manage open-to-buy accordingly.
  • Complete buying trips as needed within the UK and overseas to identify new suppliers and maintain relationships with present suppliers.
  • Keep up to date with competitor and retail trends to inform product selection.
  • Deliver the brand strategy, providing energy to drive the business forward
  • Deliver innovative ideas for your category.

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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.