Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer - West Yorkshire | Up to £32k Basic Salary | Hybrid Role (2-3 Days in the Office), 37 Days Holiday (including BH), Pension, BUPA, Staff Discount

Are you an aspiring Junior Buyer with a passion for the retail sector? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Buyer for Electrical, to join a dynamic and growing team based in West Yorkshire. This hybrid role offers the perfect balance of office and home working - with only 2-3 days per week required in the office.

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Buyer, Electrical:

1. Manage and develop the supply base to execute a sourcing strategy that balances margin maximisation with flexibility to respond to market demands.
2. Deputise for the Buyer during their absence, ensuring smooth performance of the department.
3. Review in-season trading, providing key insights to the Head of Buying.
4. Minimise overstocks while ensuring profit and service potential are maximised.
5. Develop and deliver own and branded ranges based on customer demands and profitability.
6. Propose and develop seasonal product strategies aligned with product performance, customer needs, and market trends.
7. Collaborate with the Merchandiser and QA to review departmental strategy and targets for each product area.
8. Work with various teams including Design, Marketing, and E-Commerce to ensure timely product launches through effective critical path management.
9. Set sales targets and agree range plans, stock flow, and margins with the Merchandiser to ensure the right stock is available at the right time.
10. Maintain a thorough market knowledge and awareness of competitors' strategies to deliver a commercial product range.
11. Ensure all products meet quality standards and legal regulations, while placing orders on time and within the critical path.
12. Support the development of Assistant Buyers / BAA's to build team capability.
13. Provide recommendations to Marketing and E-commerce on products for editorial content, emails, and promotions.
14. Agree objectives with direct reports and guide them in managing their performance and professional development.
15. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.

Required Skills:

1. Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
2. High level of commercial awareness and ability to analyse data quickly and take action.
3. Proven experience within a retail buying team, especially within the Homes/Electrical category, with responsibility for managing your own range.
4. Strong knowledge of the competitor landscape in retail, home shopping, and online markets.
5. Understanding of core target customers and the end-use of the products.
6. Ability to work cross-functionally to develop and execute marketing plans to meet KPIs and customer needs.
7. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively while working at pace.
8. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. Flexible, positive, and adaptable approach to work with strong influencing skills.
10. A minimum of Maths and English Grade C or equivalent.
11. Ability to commute to Bradford city centre and travel occasionally for business, which may include overnight stays.

Desirable Skills:

1. Experience in electrical buying is an advantage.
2. Knowledge of buying processes and supplier liaison.
3. Extensive experience working with brands and managing the workload of junior staff.
4. Trade analysis and reporting experience.
5. Experience in devising and delivering strategies for product sign-offs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their career within a forward-thinking company. If you're an enthusiastic Junior Buyer with a keen interest in driving product and business performance, apply today!

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