Trainee Product Purchaser - FTC

About the role The Trainee Product Purchaser plays a pivotal role in sourcing and procuring key lines and core products across designated product ranges. This role focuses on delivering the best price, quality, and consistency, ensuring our product offerings meet customer expectations and business objectives.

• Assist the Product Purchaser in managing the key line process, including the utilization of e-auction technology.
• Demonstrate strong sample and data management skills to support product development and procurement activities.
• Foster strong relationships across the trading floor to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain robust supplier relationships to ensure reliable and quality product sourcing.

• Create data summary sheets with a high level of accuracy to support decision-making processes.
• Manage the sending out of tech packs and samples to all suppliers, working closely with Assistant Product Purchasers/Assistants.
• Assist in the preparation of business e-auctions alongside Product Purchasers/Assistants.
• Participate in supplier face-to-face meetings and auctions to support procurement strategies.
• Support the Product Purchaser in drafting letters of intent and email confirmations to suppliers.

• Engage in benchmarking activities focused on quality and country of manufacture to inform sourcing decisions.
• Support ad hoc projects as required by Product Purchasers to drive business initiatives.
• Acquire fabric and sustainability knowledge through training courses and collaboration with buying and fabric teams.
• Develop packaging knowledge for all product areas by working with packaging teams.
• Gain understanding of freight rates and duties by country of manufacture through collaboration with imports teams and utilization of range plans.
• Manage sample procurement for key lines, ensuring samples are obtained from all negotiating suppliers.

• Support the setup of supplier meetings and handle any necessary follow-up actions.
• Provide administrative support to the wider team as needed to facilitate smooth operations.

• Assist the Product Purchaser in delivering key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with Product Purchasers and Assistant Product Purchasers on relevant tasks and projects.
• Attend all scheduled meetings to stay informed and contribute to team objectives.