Junior Buyer - Maternity Cover

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We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Buying team as a Junior Buyer within our Seasonal category on a maternity cover contract.

Buying is at the heart of our strategy, and we are committed to continuing to offer our customers Top Brands at Bottom Prices.

Working within our Seasonal team, you will support the development of exciting product ranges across key seasonal events throughout the year. You will help ensure we source the right products at the right price and quality, while maintaining strong stock availability for our customers.

Experience within seasonal decorations would be beneficial, although this is not essential. We are keen to hear from experienced buyers who have strong commercial awareness and can bring relevant product and supplier management experience to the role.

Junior Buyer - Maternity Cover

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Buying team as a Junior Buyer within our Seasonal category on a maternity cover contract.

Buying is at the heart of our strategy, and we are committed to continuing to offer our customers Top Brands at Bottom Prices.

SalaryCompetitive Salary

Hours37.50

Contract Type12 Month Maternity Cover

LocationLiverpool

Closing Date30-10-2026

About the Role

Job Overview

Manage stock availability across stores and distribution centres for both existing and new product lines.
Analyse sales, forecasts and stock levels to support effective ordering and allocation decisions.
Develop and manage a small product range or subcategory within the Seasonal category, in line with agreed KPIs.
Work with suppliers to review ranges, negotiate pricing and identify new product and promotional opportunities.
Support the development of seasonal ranges and promotions across stores and online.
Maintain accurate pricing, supplier information, compliance records and product documentation.
Monitor stock, sales and delivery performance to help maintain strong product availability.
Carry out market research and competitor analysis to identify new products, trends and opportunities.
Attend trade shows and supplier meetings where required.
Recommend new products, suppliers and pricing opportunities to support the continued development of the category.

Package Description

£Competitive Salary
Based in Liverpool Head Office, with the occasional requirement to visit stores, trade fairs and suppliers

Employee Benefits

Discounted onsite gym
Contributable company pension scheme
10% store discount at all our retail stores
Death in Service Benefit
Long service recognition scheme
MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
- Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Completely confidential services to you.
- Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Minimum Criteria to Apply

At least 3 years' experience in a similar buying role.
Seasonal decorations or seasonal product experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Strong commercial and market awareness.
Able to work well under pressure and manage tight and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to analyse data and identify trends.
A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
A positive, practical and proactive approach.

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