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Junior Buyer

Michael Page Marketing

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 24 days

Stockport, Cheshire SK2 5JF, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A Junior Buyer position is available at one of the largest textiles companies in the world, focusing on home textile products.
The role involves managing costings in line with margin aspirations, overseeing development costs, and conducting market and competitor analysis.
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a buying or related role.
The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000, along with hybrid working, flexible hours, and an early finish on Fridays.
Additional benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to work closely with sales and design teams to ensure product success.

Management of costings in line with margin aspirations at wholesale & retail for business area as required .

Managing development costs for sampling, couriers, photoshoot, annual budget etc.

Client Details

A great opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join one of the largest textiles companies in the world. Due to growth /new licence agreements. They are seeking a Junior Buyer to work on home textile products

Description

Management of costings in line with margin aspirations at wholesale & retail for business area as required .

Managing development costs for sampling, couriers, photoshoot, annual budget etc.

Market and competitor analysis.

Keeping abreast of competitive quality, prices and value for money.

Close alignment to sales & design, to ensure commercial success of product under development.

Briefing factories and keeping abreast of factory developments to develop ranges including visits to suppliers.

Profile

From design brief, work with the creative team to develop specific product.

Manage critical path.

Range planning.

Ensure quality assurance of product by assessing with the design team & signing off prior to bulk production.

Job Offer

Hybrid working + Flexible hours + Early Finish on a Friday + 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

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