Our Background
With our headquarters in Gloucester, Direct Online Services is a dynamic and progressive eCommerce-led omnichannel retailer of kitchen products. Founded in 2009, we have enjoyed consistent levels of strong growth since inception, primarily through our flagship brand Worktop Express, the UK’s #1 online worktop retailer selling over 220,000 worktops per year to our B2C consumer base.
The business joined the €1bn+ global materials division of Broadview Holding in 2020 (alongside Formica, Westag, Trespa, Arpa and Homapal), and are now looking to invest towards the future. We have significant plans to accelerate our growth over the coming years, in exciting and new product categories, both within Direct Online Services and also in collaboration with our Group colleagues.
We provide equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure that every candidate can showcase their skills and abilities to their fullest potential. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed
Job Summary
As a Junior Buyer, you will support in creating, maintaining, and developing product ranges that meets our customers' needs. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to source products, maintain accurate product information, and help deliver commercial objectives across both our Retail and Trade channels.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their buying career, gaining hands-on experience in supplier management, product development, market analysis, and commercial decision-making within a fast-paced retail environment.
Previous experience in a retail Buying is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of product ranges.
- Source products and manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
- Assist with negotiations, product specifications, and pricing.
- Monitor sales, market trends, and competitor activity.
- Work with Merchandising and Marketing to support promotions and launches.
- Maintain accurate product data and buying administration.
- Prepare reports and presentations to support commercial decisions.
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality and delivery standards.
Skills & Attributes
- Commercial awareness and a passion for retail.
- Ability to interpret customer and market insights.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Analytical with good attention to detail.
- Well organised with excellent administrative skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Confident using Excel and analysing data.
- Able to build effective relationships across teams.
- Willing to travel occasionally to suppliers and trade shows.
Key Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing up to 30 with each year of service
- Celebration Day- an extra day off per year to celebrate an occasion that is important to you
- Company pension scheme
- Generous staff and friends&family discount scheme
- Medicash health plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid Working
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
