Job Overview As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of promotional merchandise we have an enviable record of involvement with some of the world’s largest companies stretching back nearly 30 years. Our clients are household names and include Procter & Gamble, Molson Coors and Brewdog to name a few. We are an expanding division within the Paragon business and are seeking an experienced buyer to join our team. You will be involved in all aspects of the purchasing process from supplier selection, supplier management and pricing through to managing projects from initial concept through to delivery. As a Junior Buyer you will gain experience in buying and project managing production from UK and European importers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. You must show the desire to lead the product evaluation, development and sampling process through order management to delivery following strict delivery guidelines. Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm Hybrid opportunity (Office near Liverpool St, London) Your main duties would include: Work with the promo team to provide buying support, obtaining prices from approved suppliers ensuring that the internal account managers requirements are met. Submitting accurate quotes back to the internal account managers. Support will be given by the team to enable growth and knowledge. * Sourcing the most appropriate suppliers for each brief to deliver the optimum combination of capability, price, lead-time and quality. * Adding value in the detailed briefing of client requests to suppliers * Manage the sampling process to ensure accurate samples and proofs are delivered quickly and efficiently. * Proactively manage costs, in line with required profit margins and budgets. * Produce and provide accurate ‘delivered’ prices to our internal account managers. * Manage the product development process accurately to enable account sign-off of proofs and samples. * Ensure that a full written documentation trail is available, in accordance with specified company procedures. * Propose products in response to briefs from the internal account managers. * Raise formal purchase orders through our order processing system. * Ensure all Company records are accurately maintained. * Gain a thorough understanding of customers, their brands, and their requirements Skills and Attributes we are looking for: * Exsisting experience in Buying * Mandarin Launguage Speaking/understanding would be beneficial * Strong written and verbal communication skills, confidence to challenge influence and persuade suppliers. * Excellent time management and organisational skills as well as strong attention to detail * Ability to use procurement systems * IT skills with experience in using Microsoft Office 365 * Confident in demonstrating your creative ability, you must be commercial in your approach and equally confident with spreadsheets. No product is the same, so you must be able to quickly learn and understand appropriate product categories and their applications as promotional products and as functional merchandise. Benefits include * Employee Benefits Platform * Career development opportunities * Reimbursements * Bupa Cash Plan * Cycle to work Scheme * Wellbeing, Legal, Personal finance support * Employee Assistance Programme * Refer a friend scheme – earn £500! Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status