Graduate Trainee Buyer

Package

• £20,000
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
• Contributable Company pension scheme
• Onsite subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• Onsite canteen
• 10% store discount
• Access to social and sporting events

Job Introduction

Buying is at the heart of our strategy of delivering Top Brands at Bottom Prices for our customers.

We are looking for two Graduate Trainee Buyers who will make the most of this exciting opportunity who will be developed on-the-job, gaining valuable product knowledge within a FMCG environment.

As a Graduate Trainee Buyer, you will have responsibility for assisting buyers, liaising with suppliers, placing orders and monitoring sales and shipments.

Job Overview

• Provide administrative support and assistance to the buying team
• Liaise with suppliers
• Place orders and monitor sales and shipments
• Ensure systems are update and maintained accurately
• Analyse data
• Manage sample library
• Liaise with stores regarding product lines, stock quantities and layout

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Able to demonstrate excellent commercial awareness
• Able to work well under pressure and to tight timeframes
• Attention to detail
• A excellent communicator with organisational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of retail 
• Knowledge of current consumer and product trends
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.

Having started more than 40 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 530 stores we have over 4.5 million customers each week.

With plans to increase our store portfolio to 900 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!