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Junior Buyer | Location: Outskirts of Crawley | Permanent Position
Lloyd Recruitment Services is partnering with a fast-growing home goods retailer to recruit a Junior Buyer for their busy buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone with buying or procurement experience to grow their career.
We're looking for candidates with experience in FMCG or retail who want a clear progression path within a buying team. If you're supporting a buying team or have hands-on purchasing experience, this role offers a strong stepping stone to a full buying career.
What's in it for you?
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Free on-site parking
Health and wellness vouchers
Retail and gym membership discounts
Regular team incentives and social events
Exposure to a wide range of premium home and lifestyle products
Career progression with tailored development opportunitiesJunior Buyer - Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the buying team in sourcing high-quality homeware and lifestyle goods from international suppliers
Assisting in building and maintaining supplier relationships
Creating and managing purchase orders with accuracy and timeliness
Coordinating the management, storage, and dispatch of product samples
Monitoring supplier performance and delivery timelines
Reviewing packaging and branding for compliance with brand standards
Maintaining accurate product and supplier information across systems and portalsAbout You:
Experience in a buying, procurement, or purchasing role (home goods, lifestyle, or retail experience is desirable)
Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills
Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
Commercially minded and interested in home and lifestyle trends
Knowledge of international sourcing, particularly from the Far East, is essential
Full UK driving licence is essential due to office locationThis is a great opportunity to join a company that values creativity, teamwork, and long-term growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your buying career and work with high-end home and lifestyle products, we'd love to hear from you.
Extra info:
Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear back within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
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