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At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
A crucial part of our Company is represented by our Global Buying Offices, where resident buyers and sourcers purchase goods locally and scout regional markets looking for exciting products for our stores.
Global Buying Offices in Europe are present in Italy, UK, Portugal and we have Associates also in the Netherlands, Poland and Spain.
The Opportunity: Grow Your Career.
* Our merchants are in the market every week fostering vendor relationships and buying exciting merchandise that represents an incredible value to our customer
* TJX is not tied to a corporate controlled matrix; we expect and encourage our Buyers to source new vendors and resources to bring in desired goods
* Our Buyers have a high level of autonomy; they have the ability to negotiate and make on-the-spot decisions while in the market place
* We provide an environment where our Buyers can be creative, free thinkers and encourage risk taking
* Opportunistically purchase quality, brand name goods
* Analyze history and current business in order to strategically forecast future opportunities
* As part of the merchandising team you will work closely with other Buyers, and Management, to meet Company goals and objectives
* Maintain knowledge of market conditions regarding price, resources and fashion as they relate to trends and key items, and react accordingly to impact sales
* Negotiate and make decisions to buy, while in the market place.
* Travel as required
Who We’re Looking For: You
* Must have a minimum of four years at the Buyer level in a fast paced retail environment and fashion oriented apparel or home category
* Prior experience as a Buyer in a large, multi-unit retail environment
* Must have a proven history of successfully driving sales results
* Must have strong analytical, financial, strategic and planning skills
* Must have a proven record of strong negotiating skills, with examples to substantiate
* Must be a go-getter, with a "can-do attitude" and a true excitement for the business
* Creative, entrepreneurial minded, with a strong comfort level with taking measurable risks
* Strong team playing, clear communication, and relationship building skills are very important in order to be successful in our business
As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr