Package
- Competitive salary
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Based in Liverpool Head Office, with the occasional requirement to visit stores, trade fairs and suppliers and overseas travel
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5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
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Contributable Company pension scheme
Employee benefits:
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Discounted onsite gym
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Contributable company pension scheme
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10% store discount at all our retail stores
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Death in Service Benefit
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Long service recognition scheme
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Stream - access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive colleague discounts, savings opportunities, and much more.
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MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
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Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
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Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
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Completely confidential services to you.
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Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover
Job Introduction
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Buying team as a Junior Buyer within our General Merchandise Category!
Buying sits at the heart of our business strategy, and we’re passionate about continuing to deliver Top Brands at Bottom Prices for our customers. You’ll have the chance to manage your own category, meet with suppliers, and develop exciting product ranges from concept through to delivery.
Working within a busy and growing department, you’ll play a key role in driving performance and identifying new opportunities. As part of the team, you’ll also have the opportunity to travel overseas to source the very best products, keeping us ahead of trends and ensuring we remain competitive in the market.
Job Overview
- Selecting, sourcing, and buying products for your category
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Placing orders to ensure strong in-store availability
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Developing pricing and promotional plans
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Analysing sales data to identify opportunities for growth
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
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Monitoring sales, shipments, and overall product performance
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Managing sample approvals and maintaining the product sample library
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Keeping up to date with market activity and external trends
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Gathering feedback from stores and field teams regarding product ranges, availability, and layout
Minimum Criteria To Apply
We’re looking for someone who is:
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An experienced Assistant Buyer or Trainee Buyer seeking progression
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Highly commercially aware with a good understanding of market trends
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Able to work under pressure and manage tight, often conflicting deadlines
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Detail-oriented, analytical, and skilled at spotting emerging trends
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A confident communicator and strong relationship builder
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Organised, proactive, and equipped with excellent problem-solving skills and a real ‘can do’ attitude
