Junior Buyer

Who We Are

Big things are happening at Topps Tiles. As Britain’s largest specialist tile retailer, selling only the very best quality on-trend products, £1 of every £3 spent in the UK domestic tile market is spent with us. We’ve got 300 stores and have just hit record sales. And we’re as big on career opportunities as we are on outstanding service and great value. After all, it’s brilliant, friendly, knowledgeable people that make us special. Right now we’re on a journey of exciting growth, as we build on seven consecutive years of success – there’s never been a better time to join the Topps Tiles family.

Summary

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Junior Buyer to join our team focusing on our Essentials categories, which range from tile adhesives through to tiling tools. Reporting to, and supporting, the Buyer, you will manage, maintain and further develop your own specified area in line with business plans and initiatives. Commercially astute, through product knowledge, creativity and strong supplier relationships you will ensure the continued evolution of our market leading range.

The Role

• Developing new products for Topps owned brands and in partnership with key strategic suppliers

• Maintaining and growing existing supplier relationships and establishing new ones

• Own supplier negotiations on price, supply and Trading Agreements

• Delivering sales and margin on your targeted areas in line with company budget

• Analysis, reporting and identifying trends of weekly sales

• Understand and implement pricing strategies to grow market share   

• Liaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure new product launches and projects are completed within required timescales and with maximum impact

• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the relevant Tile Adhesives, Accessories and Tiling tools market including key competitors, trends and attending trade fairs
 

The Person

• Proven experience in an Assistant Buyer/Junior Buyer role gained within a retail buying team

• Experience in own/owned brand development would be advantageous

• A proven ability to develop positive working relationships across the business and with suppliers at all levels

• The ability to work as a part of a team and on own initiative

• Able to work to deadlines though agile to change

• Strong attention to detail, numerate and analytical

• Microsoft Excel & Word skills to advanced level

• Understanding of the trade consumer and a practical knowledge of home improvement would be an advantage

• Ability to travel to European suppliers and potentially internationally

What we’ll do for you

In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success - up to 25% of your base salary.   Then there’s a generous staff discount, a Share Save scheme, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We’re committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you’ll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.