Junior Buyer

Location: Hybrid (Predominately remote + trips to our HQ once/twice a month + supplier visits as required)

Beyond Retail is an award-winning multi-website online retailer offering bathroom, kitchen and heating products to Britain’s homeowners and tradespeople. Over 8 million people visit our websites (Drench, Tap Warehouse and Only Radiators) each year, and we’re on a mission to help create well-designed homes that look great, feel special, and positively impact people's everyday lives. We’re a little over 10 years old now, and in that short time, we’ve accelerated from zero to £50m/year revenue, won local and national awards, and grown to 150-plus people.

The role & responsibilities:

• We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Buyer with an eye for detail and a passion for retail. This role is perfect for someone looking to start or progress their career in buying, offering hands-on experience in managing product ranges, liaising with suppliers, and conducting competitor research.
• You’ll work closely with Buyers and Category Managers, providing essential support across various administrative and analytical tasks.

Administrative Support:

• Assist Buyers and Senior Buyers with administrative tasks, including creating purchase orders and managing product information in our ERP system.

Supplier Communication:

• Liaise with suppliers to chase information, coordinate deliveries, and maintain strong relationships.

Market Research:

• Conduct competitor analysis to identify gaps in the product range and inform buying decisions.

New Product Introduction (NPI):

• Work with Buyers and Category Managers to develop NPI briefs and support the go-to-market process.

Order Management:

• Place container orders and manage the logistics of sample orders, including sending and receiving samples.

Product Presentation:

• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to ensure accurate and appealing product presentation.

Data Management:

• Prepare for code changes and support data entry tasks as needed.

Meeting Support:

• Take notes in meetings and assist in follow-up actions.

Office Visits:

• Regularly visit the office to check samples and coordinate with the Product Content team.

What we require from you:

• Experience: Some experience in an admin, retail, or buying support role is preferred but not essential.
• Skills: Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Proficient in Excel and data entry. Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Interest: A keen interest in eCommerce, retail, or product buying.
• Education: A degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility: Willingness to visit the office several times a month as required.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working hours — we work 40 hours per week, typically starting and finishing between 8 am and 6:30 pm Monday to Friday.
• Generous annual leave.
• All the tech you need + remote working budget for setting up your home office.
• A fantastic office, or flexibility to work at home.
• A company-wide commitment to learning and development.
• A friendly, customer-focused environment built on teamwork, collaboration, ownership, and transparency.
• Team and company-wide social events.
• No corporate dress code.

Our Values:

Everything we do is shaped by our ten core values. These inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and each other, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not about who you are or how loud you shout, but about the impact you make and what you do. We encourage doing rather than dreaming – if you have an idea, speak up, and we will listen! Everyone’s opinion matters and any suggestions are welcomed.

Our Diversity:

We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

Work is not a place; it is what you do…

We believe the future of work is about flexibility. Not everyone does their best work from an office, and not everyone wants to work from home exclusively. Our employees can choose to work flexibly either from home or in our office. To demonstrate our commitment to this, we have a fantastic Home Working Support Scheme! We want to ensure that those who do choose to work from home can still work in the best possible environment, and are not left out of pocket.

In a nutshell, we offer:

• A one-off allowance of £500 for you to set up your home office.

If you would like further information on this position before applying then please get in touch, otherwise please send in your CV for consideration.