We are looking for a self motivated, adaptable & hard working Junior Buyer to join the fast paced environment of BEAUTY BAY. You will be responsible for working with the Private Label team aswell as managing a selection of 3rd party brands helping to deliver strong JBP’s that drive sales & also work together with the overall business KPI’s.
Reporting into the Senior Buyer, as Private Label & 3rd Party Junior Buyer, you will be responsible for negotiating key commercial factors such as price, volume, delivery and trading terms. You will work well in a fast-paced environment alongside the Buying team & wider departments ensuring excellent communication & collaboration.
Key responsibilities:
* Close collaboration with buying, product development and other key stakeholders such as, Marketing, Trading & Logistics to ensure we deliver products on time & to agreed launch plans
* Together with merchandising you will prepare product-based analysis for trading decisions and proposals for the assortment selection
* Lead strategic and trading meetings independently for a selection of brands
* Negotiate terms, costs & commercials with suppliers & brands
* Range review & deliver strong JBP’s to ensure we are maximising commercial opportunities with brands
* Set & assess supplier & brand performance against clear targets & KPI’s
* Ensure branded products meet relevant compliance, ethical standards and requirements
* Liaise with NPD, brands & the Merchandising teams to identify future commercial opportunities
* Liaise with new product development team to set clear market placement for new launches, ensuring the optimal balance between product and price
* Regularly review own label products against relevant competitor benchmarks
About you
* A strong commercial/buying background with ability to negotiate with confidence at all levels and appetite to drive sales and profitability.
* A minimum of one year experience as a buyer
* You will have strong negotiation skills with an excellent eye for commercials, trends and new and upcoming brands.
* Experience in a fast-paced online Retail environment with experience of Beauty / Cosmetics sourcing
* Well organised with the ability to act and adapt quickly, managing multiple priorities and meet agreed timelines
* Able to handle a pressurised working environment
* Sound analytical & financial skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Confident negotiator, able to form strong professional relationships
We like a relaxed working environment and there’s always a buzz about our offices, breakfast is on us, we finish earlier on Fridays and we have a casual dress code. We offer a generous staff discount scheme, regular team socials and more….
There’s nothing that excites us more than hiring great talent, fuelling it, then letting it fly. We’d love to hear from you today, so get in touch with our Talent team @ talent@beautybay.com
Here at BEAUTY BAY we want all of our colleagues to be able to bring their true selves to work. As an employer we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we welcome everyone from all walks of life.