Trainee Buyer - Retail

Jersey Electricity

📍 St Helier, Jersey On-Site ⏳ 1w ago
AI assistant

Job Description

The Trainee Buyer supports the day-to-day management of an assigned product category, working closely with the Buyer and Head of Retail to deliver commercial, operational and customer objectives.

The role involves assisting with stock control, purchase ordering, pricing, supplier administration, and promotional activity. It also includes developing commercial knowledge and buying expertise needed for progression within the Buying team. This is a development role with a structured progression pathway to Junior Buyer and Buyer.

Buying and Category Support:
  • Support the management and development related to a specific product category.
  • Assist with range reviews by analysing product performance, finding opportunities and highlighting underperforming lines.
  • Build knowledge of products, customers, market trends and competitor activity.
  • Support daily trading decisions and category planning