Assistant Buyer

JOVELA Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by JOVELA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

JOVELA is a fast‑growing eCommerce business, with expertise in the distribution of high‑quality consumer products online. JOVELA encompasses several brands with a wide range of product categories and selling platforms.

We’re a motivated, energetic team with a drive for success, and we’re looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Product and Sourcing Team. If you’re ambitious, commercially minded, and excited about driving results through strategic purchasing, we’d love to have you grow with us.

As an Assistant Buyer, you’d play a key role in shaping our product range and ensuring smooth, cost‑effective supply chain operations. You’ be supporting our team in sourcing, forecasting, supplier management, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support our business' growth.

• Conduct accurate forecasting and purchasing activities, including placing purchase orders and maintaining our inventory management system
• Source new products and identify potential suppliers to diversify and expand our offerings
• Analyse product margins to ensure profitability and make data‑informed decisions on selection and pricing
• Monitor and maintain supplier quality control to uphold our high product standards
• Generate detailed reports and conduct data analysis to guide purchasing strategies
• Track supplier production timelines to ensure on‑time delivery
• Oversee product and brand control, including packaging requirements, product descriptions, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement sourcing and supplier management strategies to improve efficiency and performance
• Meet company buying targets through strategic procurement and supplier negotiations
• Maintain clear, accurate records of orders, production progress, and supplier performance

• Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships – proven negotiation skills are a plus
• Highly organised, with excellent planning and multitasking abilities
• Commercially aware and comfortable making data‑driven decisions that benefit the business
• Analytical and process‑oriented thinker with strong numerical skills
• A problem‑solving mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work streams effectively
• Previous experience in procurement or purchasing roles is preferred, though we welcome candidates with the drive to learn (comprehensive in‑house training provided)
• Prior experience sourcing consumer goods directly from Asia
• Familiarity with inventory management systems or ordering software

• Free On‑site Parking
• Company Events
• Complimentary Team Lunch every 6 weeks
• Hybrid Working – WFH 1 day a week
• 3:30 pm Friday finishes throughout the year
• Employee Discount
• Casual Dress
• Company Pension

Salary £28,000 – £34,000 per year, depending on experience

Job location:

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7DU, United Kingdom

Associate

Full‑time

Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Analyst

Industries:
Retail