Job Description

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Location:

Uxbridge Head Office

Reports to:

Jewellery Buyer/Director

Employment Type:

Full-time 37.5hrs

Department:

Buying

Salary:

up to 35,000 (depending on experience)

Job Overview:

F. Hinds is one of Britain's largest family-owned jewellers with over 100 stores nationwide, delivering excellent customer service since 1856. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join our Buying team, supporting the sourcing and selection of branded jewellery and gift ranges. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for product, a commercial mindset, and a keen interest in the jewellery and gifting market. You will assist in delivering a compelling product range that meets customer needs and drives commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Research and Range Development:

+ Conduct market research to identify emerging trends in the market and monitor competitor activity.
+ Assist in the planning, sourcing, and selection of branded jewellery and gift ranges in line with company strategy.

Stock Management:

+ Support in the analysis of sales data to optimise stock levels and product assortment.
+ Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and accurate data entry. Ensuring that inventory levels meet demand without overstocking.
+ Liaise with Logistics, Inventory and Account teams to ensure prompt processing of invoices, resolution of any quality control issues and final processing through the system.
+ Work closely with Marketing, Visual Merchandising and E-Commerce teams to ensure products are optimally presented and promoted.

Supplier Management:

+ Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
+ Support negotiations on pricing, margins, lead times, and terms.
+ Attend trade shows and supplier meetings to discover new products and build networks.

Store Visits:

+ Participate in regular store visits to support sales staff and stock inventory requirements.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a buying or merchandising role, ideally in fashion, jewellery, or gifting. Skilled in Microsoft Excel / Word. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Comfortable working with data and generating insights from reports. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks. Strong commercial awareness and an eye for product and trends.

Personal Attributes:

Passionate about branded jewellery and gifts

with a desire to learn and grow in the retail buying industry. A

Team player

with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Proactive

and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative.

Problem-solving mindset

with a practical approach to addressing challenges.

Renumeration:

Salary up to 35,000 Opportunity for career progression Excellent staff discount and reward scheme Supportive and dynamic work environment

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