Junior Buyer

Ref: JO-2306-110856 | £25000 - £30000 per annum + + Benefits | Location:Gretna, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland | Added:22/06/23

Quest Search & Selection are currently working with this omnichannel retail business who have over 100 stores and a strong presence online and also via their member’s club. They are looking for a Junior Buyer to join the team Womenswear fashion & accessories team.

**Key responsibilities of this Junior Buyer**:

- Assist with sourcing, developing and delivering a commercially focused and well balance product range alongside the Junior Merchandiser.
- Aim to develop ranges to maximize sales and profit aligned to brand market position/ value.
- Continually exceed customer expectations through delivering a consistent, commercial, well-balanced range and attend sign-off meetings
- Work as part of a team with merchandising, design & QA.
- Negotiations with suppliers and factories directly focusing on margin management and cementing a long-term relationship with suppliers.
- Build effective working relationships across the business and developing team members at a BAA/AB level

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**Key requirements of this Junior Buyer**:

- Ideally 1-2 years Buying experience.
- That you are operating at an Assistant Buyer or Senior BAA level as a minimum.
- That you have a background in Apparel & Fashion in Retail, Ecommerce or B2C.
- Ideally must have experience in Women’s or Accessories but other categories will be considered
- Previously been involved in NPD.
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills are essential.

**Benefits included for this Junior Buyer**:

- Great Head Office environment (this is an office-based role)
- Holidays
- Pension
- Free Parking
- Relocation support if you are not local to the area

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.