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Junior Buyer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Junior Buyer | North West | £32,000 - £40,000 DOE | Retailer 

If you're already managing your own categories and are looking for a role with real ownership, accountability, and progression, this is a strong next step!

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-million-pound retailer based in the North West to recruit a Junior Buyer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a commercially focused role within a stable and successful business, offering real ownership and progression.

This position offers exposure across own-label product ranges, you will report directly to the Senior Buyer and take responsibility for sourcing and developing commercially your own successful product ranges that resonate with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage three product sub-categories, with full accountability for planning, trading, and performance

Source and develop product ranges from concept through to launch, working with UK and Far East suppliers

Lead the development of own-label ranges in collaboration with internal design and support teams

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships across both branded and own-label partners

Negotiate cost prices, promotions, and commercial terms to maximise profitability

Analyse weekly sales performance and provide actionable insights to drive category growth

Develop and deliver a robust promotional and trading calendar aligned to seasonal opportunities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date critical paths in collaboration with merchandising and suppliers

Drive innovation and speed to market across all product areas

About You:

Currently operating at Junior Buyer level, or a strong Assistant Buyer already managing your own categories end-to-end

Proven ability to plan, buy, and trade categories independently

Strong commercial acumen with confidence in owning and influencing P&L performance

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Highly analytical, with confidence working with data and Excel

Proactive, hands-on approach with a drive to take ownership and deliver results

Open to and enthusiastic about international travel as part of the role

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