Junior Buyer

Here at Peacocks we have a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join our team based in our Cardiff Head Office.

We love our customers and we love local shopping!

Whether she’s a busy Mum looking for budget friendly fashion, a guy looking for the ultimate BBQ shirt or a fashion lover looking for the latest trends, we aim to offer our customer wearable style for all the family on their local High Street.

If you are passionate about the brand looking for a new challenge then Peacocks is the place for you!

You will be based at our modern purpose built Head Office in the vibrant city centre of Cardiff. Cardiff is an accessible city with strong transport links, and London is only 2 hours away by train.

What’s in Cardiff?

If you are considering relocation, Cardiff should top your list! A vibrant city and the hub of South Wales, Cardiff has it all – from arts and culture, sports, shopping and the great outdoors.
Cardiff is blessed with an abundance of green spaces and we have sandy beaches and breath taking National Parks on our doorstep. Just 30 miles from Cardiff is Bannau Brycheiniog Nation Park offering spectacular scenery. We also have the sandy beaches of Barry Island, Ogmore-by-Sea and Trecco Bay – perfect for a summers day!
Cardiff offers and exciting social scene, with numerous choices of places to eat from bistros, to award winning restaurants, and pubs and clubs where you can enjoy your style of music, whatever your taste.
There’s Arts, Music and Drama venues staging famous plays, ballets and Operas – as well as iconic sporting venues regularly hosting high profile sporting events.
Whatever you are looking for, you will find it here in South Wales!

The role

We are looking for an ambitious, driven and highly motivated Junior Buyer to join our team, the role will support the Buying team in planning and implementing category strategy, ensuring that products are developed to optimise department profitability and support the wider company strategy.

Responsibilities:

Creating and executing the buying strategy, including range building
Source, select and negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimum product, prices and terms of contract.
Taking ownership of critical path and deadlines are met with any issues being raised.
Participate in meetings at Director/Head of level ensuring effecting key information is communicated.
Review and analyses sales data, identifying top performing product/lines, ensuring data driven decisions are made for future lines/intakes and recommendations for improvement made and presented.
Keep up to date with competitor and retail trends to inform product selection
Working with the merchandising team to optimise stock levels within budget guidelines
Assist in the training and development of junior members of the team.
Collaborating with other departments within the company to ensure the successful launch of new product lines/seasonal collections and other company initiatives.
Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable fashion experience gained at a Senior Assistant Buyer level
A good understanding of current Fashion trends and market knowledge
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Organised and detailed orientated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, project and deadlines. .
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages along
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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