Junior Buyer

Alexander Lloyd are partnering a global retail business on the hire of a Junior Buyer on a permanent basis.

About the Role

They are seeking a driven and ambitious Junior Buyer to join their dynamic procurement team. As a Junior Buyer, you will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product selection and contribute to the commercial success of a global brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Identify, select, and manage supplier relationships to ensure product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Procurement: Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including price negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research to stay ahead of industry trends, product innovations, and emerging supplier opportunities.
• Stock Management: Collaborate with inventory management teams to maintain optimal stock levels and ensure product availability.
• Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical, legal, and sustainability standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including merchandising, supply chain, and marketing, to drive category growth and profitability.

About You

You must be commercially savvy, results-driven professional with a passion for product, people, and process. If you’re a strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and exceptional negotiation skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a similar role
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial acumen with a data-driven, analytical approach to decision-making.
• Knowledge of global sourcing, product development, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong Excel skills including v-look ups, pivot tables & macros

Please quote 51530 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance, Accountancy, Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.