Ref: BBBH20996
Junior Buyer - Household
Role Title
Junior Buyer - Household
Liverpool
Up to £26k
Role Profile
Our client, a market leading retail business, is looking to appoint a Junior Buyer to join their head office team based in Liverpool. Working on the Household department, you will play a key-part in supporting the Senior Buyer to develop this category further. The category is split 50/50 between FOB own-label / branded from UK suppliers and is a hugely important, fast-paced department in the business that trades incredibly well. You will currently be working as an established Buying Assistant or Assistant Buyer and have a common-sense approach to buying / strong trading mentality. You will be a fast-learner who can adapt quickly to change and have the ability to cope with the pace and pressure of a fast-paced retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic individual keen to join a large / dynamic head office team with development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Support the Buyer & Senior Buyer in developing the range
- Deputising for the Buyer in their absence
- Liaising with suppliers / attending supplier meetings
- Control supplier negotiations to maximize profit
- Ensure suppliers meet the business requirements in terms of sales and margin
- Identifying new products and opportunities in the market
- Competitor analysis
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure stock levels are achievable
Skills & Experience
- Currently working as an established Buying Assistant or Assistant Buyer, ideally within a retailer
- Experience of liaising with FMCG brands and / or FOB is essential
- Strong trading mentality
- Common sense approach to buying
- Strong negotiation skills
- Commercially aware
- Strong relationship builder
- Drive and motivation
Client Information
Our client is a market leading retail business
Remuneration
Up to £26k depending on skills & experience
About Cast UK
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