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Junior Buyer
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Junior Buyer | Salford Quays, Manchester | £up to £32k DOE
We are currently working with a growing, design-led business seeking a Junior Buyer to support their product development and buying function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and collaborative business, where innovation, speed-to-market and quality are at the heart of what they do!
As a Junior Buyer, you'll play a key part in managing the order book, critical path, and supplier relationships while supporting the Buyer across multiple product categories. You'll work cross-functionally with Design, QA, Product Development, and Sales to deliver compelling, on-trend ranges into market.
Junior Buyer Key Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain the product critical path and intake tracking
Oversee purchase orders, shipping dates, and delivery discrepancies
Lead weekly QA meetings with overseas teams and report to senior stakeholders
Maintain key trackers including QA status and order documentation
Raise and manage POs for all new supplier and customer orders
Set up product codes, barcodes, and maintain range plans
Coordinate and approve artwork briefs and packaging designs
Oversee pre-production and sample approval process
Manage the sample room and deliveries of new product samples
Understand invoice reconciliation and packing lists
Support the Buyer to ensure timely shipments align with intake targets
Support relationship management with overseas suppliers
Handle communication on non-compliance, delays, or quality issues
Assist with sourcing and costing for new categories and customer leads
Drive efficiency and lean ways of working in the buying team
Work collaboratively across QA, Finance, Sales, Design, and Operations
Be actively involved in trend research and product innovation alongside PD & Design
Junior Buyer requirements:
1-3 years' experience in a Buying or Product Development support role (toys, consumer goods, or retail desirable)
Strong understanding of supply chain, order management, and supplier communication
Excellent organisation, tracking and reporting skills
Confident working with cross-functional teams and international suppliers
Highly detail-oriented with a passion for product and process improvement
Strong working knowledge of Excel and order management systems
Proactive, positive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
Why Apply?
Be part of a fun, product-focused business with exciting growth plans
Get hands-on experience in end-to-end buying across a varied product range
Collaborate with creative teams on innovative toy ranges
Hybrid working and flexibility within a close-knit, supportive team
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