Junior Buyer

Position: Junior Buyer

Location: Store Support Centre, Melton (near Hull), HU14 3HJ (office based)

Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience

Benefits: 30 days annual leave (plus option to purchase additional days), pension, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme plus online access to a GP for you and your family (partner and children up to aged 21), employee discount across Heron Foods and B&M, money off a range of products and services via BenefitHub.

About Us:

Heron Foods, a proud member of the B&M Group, is renowned for delivering high quality, low-priced products to our valued customers. Since our inception, we've embarked on an ambitious journey of growth, bolstered by our partnership with B&M. Today, we boast over 330 stores with more openings month-by-month. At Heron Foods, we offer a rewarding work environment with vast development opportunities. Join us at this exciting time as we expand our team with the addition of a Junior Buyer.

The Role:

As a Junior Buyer, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your primary objective will be to source new products while reviewing existing ones to ensure they remain competitive and drive like-for-like (LFL) sales growth. Understanding customer needs is key to maximising profits and providing a commercially viable product range at competitive prices. Through intense negotiation and innovative thinking, you'll play a crucial role in our continued success.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Market Analysis: Analyse consumer buying patterns and predict future trends to stay ahead of the market.
• Stock Management: Efficiently manage plans for stock levels to ensure optimal inventory.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain and establish relationships with suppliers to secure future product lines.
• Market Competitiveness: Regular store visits to ensure our pricing and product offerings are competitive.
• Promotional Activities: Plan and participate in promotional activities to boost sales and visibility.
• Merchandising Collaboration: Work closely with the merchandising team to ensure products are displayed correctly.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Secure stakeholder buy-in for product range and promotional activities.
• Comprehensive Solutions: Ensure a full solution for products, including marketing and point of sale materials.
• Team Support: Work closely with and support the central buying team in achieving strategic goals.
• Prioritisation: Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances.

What We’re Looking For:

• A keen eye for market trends and consumer behaviour.
• Strong negotiation skills and innovative thinking.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Experience in a buying role is preferred but not essential.

Join Us:

If you're driven, passionate about retail, and eager to contribute to our buying team, we want to hear from you. Heron Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.