<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p data-start="151" data-end="451"><strong>Junior Buyer | Salford Quays, Manchester | £up to £32k DOE</strong></p><p data-start="151" data-end="451">We are currently working with a growing, design-led business seeking a <strong data-start="533" data-end="549">Junior Buyer</strong> to support their product development and buying function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative and collaborative business, where innovation, speed-to-market and quality are at the heart of what they do!</p><p data-start="768" data-end="1073">As a Junior Buyer, you'll play a key part in managing the order book, critical path, and supplier relationships while supporting the Buyer across multiple product categories. You'll work cross-functionally with Design, QA, Product Development, and Sales to deliver compelling, on-trend ranges into market.</p><h3 data-start="1080" data-end="1109"><strong data-start="1084" data-end="1109">Junior Buyer Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1160" data-end="1453"><li data-start="1160" data-end="1229"><p data-start="1162" data-end="1229">Manage and maintain the product critical path and intake tracking</p></li><li data-start="1230" data-end="1301"><p data-start="1232" data-end="1301">Oversee purchase orders, shipping dates, and delivery discrepancies</p></li><li data-start="1302" data-end="1383"><p data-start="1304" data-end="1383">Lead weekly QA meetings with overseas teams and report to senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-start="1384" data-end="1453"><p data-start="1386" data-end="1453">Maintain key trackers including QA status and order documentation</p></li></ul><ul data-start="1518" data-end="1828"><li data-start="1518" data-end="1583"><p data-start="1520" data-end="1583">Raise and manage POs for all new supplier and customer orders</p></li><li data-start="1584" data-end="1644"><p data-start="1586" data-end="1644">Set up product codes, barcodes, and maintain range plans</p></li><li data-start="1645" data-end="1708"><p data-start="1647" data-end="1708">Coordinate and approve artwork briefs and packaging designs</p></li><li data-start="1709" data-end="1763"><p data-start="1711" data-end="1763">Oversee pre-production and sample approval process</p></li><li data-start="1764" data-end="1828"><p data-start="1766" data-end="1828">Manage the sample room and deliveries of new product samples</p></li></ul><ul data-start="1876" data-end="2006"><li data-start="1876" data-end="1931"><p data-start="1878" data-end="1931">Understand invoice reconciliation and packing lists</p></li><li data-start="1932" data-end="2006"><p data-start="1934" data-end="2006">Support the Buyer to ensure timely shipments align with intake targets</p></li></ul><ul data-start="2050" data-end="2254"><li data-start="2050" data-end="2109"><p data-start="2052" data-end="2109">Support relationship management with overseas suppliers</p></li><li data-start="2110" data-end="2179"><p data-start="2112" data-end="2179">Handle communication on non-compliance, delays, or quality issues</p></li><li data-start="2180" data-end="2254"><p data-start="2182" data-end="2254">Assist with sourcing and costing for new categories and customer leads</p></li></ul><ul data-start="2286" data-end="2513"><li data-start="2286" data-end="2350"><p data-start="2288" data-end="2350">Drive efficiency and lean ways of working in the buying team</p></li><li data-start="2351" data-end="2425"><p data-start="2353" data-end="2425">Work collaboratively across QA, Finance, Sales, Design, and Operations</p></li><li data-start="2426" data-end="2513"><p data-start="2428" data-end="2513">Be actively involved in trend research and product innovation alongside PD &amp; Design</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2520" data-end="2552"><strong data-start="2524" data-end="2552"><strong data-start="1084" data-end="1109">Junior Buyer requirements</strong>:</strong></h3><ul data-start="2554" data-end="3106"><li data-start="2554" data-end="2671"><p data-start="2556" data-end="2671">1-3 years' experience in a Buying or Product Development support role (toys, consumer goods, or retail desirable)</p></li><li data-start="2672" data-end="2758"><p data-start="2674" data-end="2758">Strong understanding of supply chain, order management, and supplier communication</p></li><li data-start="2759" data-end="2816"><p data-start="2761" data-end="2816">Excellent organisation, tracking and reporting skills</p></li><li data-start="2817" data-end="2894"><p data-start="2819" data-end="2894">Confident working with cross-functional teams and international suppliers</p></li><li data-start="2895" data-end="2972"><p data-start="2897" data-end="2972">Highly detail-oriented with a passion for product and process improvement</p></li><li data-start="2973" data-end="3039"><p data-start="2975" data-end="3039">Strong working knowledge of Excel and order management systems</p></li><li data-start="3040" data-end="3106"><p data-start="3042" data-end="3106">Proactive, positive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3113" data-end="3131"><strong data-start="3117" data-end="3131">Why Apply?</strong></h3><ul data-start="3133" data-end="3418"><li data-start="3133" data-end="3206"><p data-start="3135" data-end="3206">Be part of a fun, product-focused business with exciting growth plans</p></li><li data-start="3207" data-end="3285"><p data-start="3209" data-end="3285">Get hands-on experience in end-to-end buying across a varied product range</p></li><li data-start="3286" data-end="3346"><p data-start="3288" data-end="3346">Collaborate with creative teams on innovative toy ranges</p></li><li data-start="3347" data-end="3418"><p data-start="3349" data-end="3418">Hybrid working and flexibility within a close-knit, supportive team</p></li></ul><p><strong>BBBH33389</strong></p></dd>