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Junior Buyer

Huntress
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8HJ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Junior Buyer position is based in Camberley and offers a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000.
  • The role involves collaborating with the Buying Team to develop retail product ranges that meet customer demand.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a procurement function, ideally in retail or a product-based environment.
  • Key responsibilities include monitoring sales performance, negotiating with suppliers, and managing purchase orders.
  • Applicants must possess strong organisational and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

As a Junior Buyer, you'll work closely with the wider Buying Team to help develop and manage retail product ranges that align with our client's customer demand. You'll assist in making informed purchasing decisions and building key supplier relationships, based on market research, sales performance, and trend analysis.

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Location: Camberley

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support in developing product ranges that meet customer demand
  • Monitor and analyse sales performance and market trends
  • Liaise with suppliers to negotiate costs, lead times, and order details
  • Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring all product and pricing data is accurately maintained
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive range planning and product launches

Skills & Experience:

  • Previous experience in a procurement function, ideally within retail or a product-based environment
  • Commercially aware and able to gain a strong understanding of customer needs and market trends
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Confident working with numbers and analysing sales data
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
  • A team player who's also proactive and able to work independently

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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