Junior Buyer

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Junior Buyer | Salford Quays, Manchester | £up to £32k DOE

We are currently working with a growing, design-led business seeking a Junior Buyer 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!

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.

Junior Buyer Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the product critical path and intake tracking
• Oversee purchase orders, shipping dates, and delivery discrepancies
• Lead weekly QA meetings with overseas teams and report to senior stakeholders
• Maintain key trackers including QA status and order documentation
• Raise and manage POs for all new supplier and customer orders
• Set up product codes, barcodes, and maintain range plans
• Coordinate and approve artwork briefs and packaging designs
• Oversee pre-production and sample approval process
• Manage the sample room and deliveries of new product samples
• Understand invoice reconciliation and packing lists
• Support the Buyer to ensure timely shipments align with intake targets
• Support relationship management with overseas suppliers
• Handle communication on non-compliance, delays, or quality issues
• Assist with sourcing and costing for new categories and customer leads
• Drive efficiency and lean ways of working in the buying team
• Work collaboratively across QA, Finance, Sales, Design, and Operations
• Be actively involved in trend research and product innovation alongside PD & Design

Junior Buyer requirements:

• 1-3 years' experience in a Buying or Product Development support role (toys, consumer goods, or retail desirable)
• Strong understanding of supply chain, order management, and supplier communication
• Excellent organisation, tracking and reporting skills
• Confident working with cross-functional teams and international suppliers
• Highly detail-oriented with a passion for product and process improvement
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and order management systems
• Proactive, positive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment

• Be part of a fun, product-focused business with exciting growth plans
• Get hands-on experience in end-to-end buying across a varied product range
• Collaborate with creative teams on innovative toy ranges
• Hybrid working and flexibility within a close-knit, supportive team

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