Junior Buyer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Area | North West, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - Buying |
| Salary | GBP32000.00 - GBP36000.00 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH34758_1761062766 |
- Description
- Junior Buyer | Fashion | Manchester | £32,000 - £36,000 | Hybrid & Reduced Hours
You will need to be an experienced Junior Buyer who has a proven track record of working well under pressure, the ability to lead & inspire their team whilst also executing ambitious strategies throughout each season.
In this role you will explore your love for product whilst being a part of a creative & collaborative environment.
As the Junior Buyer you will:Lead strategic range building across multi-product categories, ensuring strong balance, innovation, and commercial success.
Review and evolve ways of working to drive greater efficiency, collaboration, and team accountability.
Analyse daily sales and trading data to identify bestsellers, slow movers, and opportunities - reacting quickly to maximise profit.
Partner with Merchandising to plan buys, manage OTB, and deliver seasonal budgets that protect margin and cash sales.
Build and communicate clear pricing and product strategies based on insight, performance, and market trends.
Create and present "lessons learnt" and seasonal strategy packs to influence directors, partners, and wider teams.
Manage and motivate your direct reports, ensuring the team are clear, supported, and commercially focused every day.
Strengthen supplier relationships while onboarding new partners, driving supplier strategy and sustainable sourcing initiatives.
Oversee all product launches and trading actions via critical path management - ensuring timely delivery and execution.
Collaborate cross-functionally with partnership, merchandising, and brand teams to align critical paths and trading plans.
Identify gaps and build on new product opportunities, encouraging agility and sales-focused decision-making across the team.
Represent the department in partner and supplier meetings, sharing insights, shaping strategy, and championing continuous improvement.
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