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Junior Buyer
Joma Jewellery & Katie Loxton. Support the Buying Manager in developing and delivering seasonal product ranges aligned with brand identity, customer needs and commercial objectives .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development processes, buying cycles, and supplier management while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product range success. Strong analytical skills in interpreting sales data and market trends to inform buying decisions and enhance product quality.
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Product Development ProcessesSupplier ManagementSales Data AnalysisNegotiation SkillsCritical Path Management
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Hard Skills
Buying CyclesProduct Brief DevelopmentOption PlansPricing CalculationsMarket InsightsTrend ForecastingQuality ControlCommercial AwarenessMicrosoft ExcelProduct Specifications
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborative Approach
Industry Keywords
Fashion RetailJewelleryAccessoriesLifestyle RetailProduct Launches
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the Buying Manager in developing and delivering seasonal product ranges aligned with brand identity, customer needs and commercial objectives
- Identify new product opportunities through trend forecasting, competitor research and market insights
- Work with Design and Merchandising to develop product briefs, build balanced ranges and manage option plans within budgets and product strategy
- Manage assigned product categories throughout development, keeping samples, approvals and launches on track against critical path deadlines
- Build and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate product costs to achieve quality, pricing and margin targets
- Use sales performance, customer insights and market trends to support buying decisions, pricing recommendations and future range development
- Coordinate product sampling, quality control and compliance processes
- Maintain accurate buying documentation, including option plans, pricing calculations, product specifications and handover information
- Collaborate with PR, Marketing, Creative, Web, Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations on product launches
- Monitor supplier performance and identify improvements to product quality, cost efficiency and working methods
- Present product updates, range proposals and commercial insights to stakeholders
- Support, coach and develop junior Buying team members
- Improve buying processes and support additional growth projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience at experienced/senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level, ideally within a fashion, jewellery, accessories or lifestyle retail environment
- Genuine passion for products, fashion and emerging trends
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret sales data, understand pricing structures and make informed buying recommendations
- Solid understanding of buying cycles, product development processes and critical path management
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Confident communication and negotiation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Experience managing suppliers, negotiating costs and supporting product quality processes would be advantageous
- Confidence presenting product ideas, commercial insights and recommendations
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
- Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior team members would be desirable
- Positive can-do attitude and ability to thrive in a creative, fast-paced and evolving business
Benefits
Comp & perks- A competitive salary DOE
- 33 days holiday rising to 35 with length of service inclusive of bank holiday
- A broad benefits package including a very generous staff discount across both brands
- Opportunities to make an impact as well as learn and develop further
- An innovative and friendly workplace