Junior Buyer

Bents Garden & Home; Glazebury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

We are recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join our Buying Team at Bents!

What’s the role?

We are looking for a Junior Buyer (Maternity Cover - 18-month contract) to join our dynamic Buying Team here at Bents. This exciting role will see you working across a varied and stylish portfolio including branded adult clothing, jewellery, and pet products.

You’ll support the Buyer in the full buying cycle, taking ownership of key product areas and building strong relationships with suppliers, internal departments, and external partners. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with buying experience looking to step into a Junior Buyer role with more responsibility and commercial input.

Your daily role will include:

• Supporting all stages of the buying cycle under a senior team member's guidance.
• Raising purchase orders and setting up new products on internal systems.
• Communicating with suppliers via phone and email.
• Managing your own administration with a high level of accuracy.
• Assisting with product scheduling, sourcing and competitor shop reviews.
• Collaborating with shop floor and warehouse teams.
• Owning product categories under the Buyer’s guidance.
• Producing reports and supporting with data analysis in Excel.
• Attending supplier meetings and trade shows to stay ahead of trends.
• Acting as the first point of contact.
• Building effective relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Contributing to projects, team development, and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining a high standard of presentation, punctuality, and reliability.

Our ideal Junior Buyer will have:

Essential:

• Previous experience in buying.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence handling data.
• Ability to manage your own admin and prioritise tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience working with branded products and managing supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with stock management or buying systems.
• A relevant qualification in Buying, Fashion, Business, or a related field.

Other details of the Junior Buyer role:

• Full-time, maternity cover contract (18 months).
• Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week).
• This is an on-site role.
• Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Who are Bents?

We’re a passionate, family-run business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and creating exceptional experiences. Since 1937, we’ve grown into a unique lifestyle destination offering everything from garden and home ranges to fashion, gifts, and award-winning dining.

At Bents, you’re not just part of a business - you’re part of a family. We value creativity, collaboration, and a customer-first mindset in everything we do.

Why work for us?

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 33 with service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Staff discount from day one + Family & Friends discount days.
• Birthday leave and long service awards.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free colleague & family events.
• Onsite Colleague Bistro and fantastic facilities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Recognition schemes and development opportunities.
• Plus so much more!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Human Resources