Junior Buyer

  • Full-time
  • B&M
  • Gloucester

Description

As a Junior Buyer, you will support in creating, maintaining, and developing product ranges that meets our customers' needs. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to source products, maintain accurate product information, and help deliver commercial objectives across both our Retail and Trade channels.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their buying career, gaining hands-on experience in supplier management, product development, market analysis, and commercial decision-making within a fast-paced retail environment.

Previous experience in a retail Buying is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintenance of product ranges.
  • Source products and manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
  • Assist with negotiations, product specifications, and pricing.
  • Monitor sales, market trends, and competitor activity.
  • Work with Merchandising and Marketing to support promotions and launches.
  • Maintain accurate product data and buying administration.
  • Prepare reports and presentations to support commercial decisions.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with quality and delivery standards.


Skills and Attributes

  • Commercial awareness and a passion for retail.
  • Ability to interpret customer and market insights.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Analytical with good attention to detail.
  • Well organised with excellent administrative skills.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
  • Confident using Excel and analysing data.
  • Able to build effective relationships across teams.
  • Willing to travel occasionally to suppliers and trade shows.


Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing up to 30 with each year of service
  • Celebration Day- an extra day off per year to celebrate an occasion that is important to you
  • Company pension scheme
  • Generous staff and friends&family discount scheme
  • Medicash health plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Hybrid Working