Overview
Position Title:Junior Buyer
Company:B&M Retail
Location:Kingston upon Hull, UK
Job Description:
We are looking for a Junior Buyer who is ambitious, driven and thrives in a fast paced environment. Reporting to the Senior Buyer you will source suppliers and negotiate the best possible terms, to ensure you are building a strong commercial range for our growing portfolio of stores..
Responsibilities:
- Weekly analysis of the market, reviewing both direct and indirect competitors
- Source and manage the product range from initial concept until completion, both from the UK and Far East sources
- Supplier negotiations including pack sizes, packaging, lead-times, promotions and cost prices
- Review sales of new and existing lines, making suggestions to senior Buyers as to how sales can be improved
- Work closely with the merchandiser and suppliers to ensure Critical Path is up to date
- Plan & Prepare with the Senior Buyer ranges for sign off with the Buying Director
- Work with the Buying Assistant and Design Team to develop own brand artwork for approval
- Where required work with QC team for compliance
Requirements:
- Junior Buyer level or a Senior Assistant Buyer at a level to step up to JB
- FMCG experience/knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
- Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers including Far East
- Able to utilise data to fully understand customer behaviour and habits
- Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once and to work well under pressure
- Experience of overseeing Buying Admin within a team structure
About B&M Retail
B&M is a fast-growing discount retailer, operating from over 680 high street and out of town stores across the UK, with a team of over 35,000!