Summary: The Junior Buyer role at Kingfisher involves supporting the development of affordable and sustainable innovation within the Hand Tools & Workwear team. The position focuses on managing Own Exclusive Brands (OEB) projects, analyzing market data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings. The role emphasizes customer-centric strategies and requires effective stakeholder management within a retail environment. This is a 13-month contract based in Southampton, England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Product Lead in managing OEB projects from concept to delivery.
• Analyze data and trends to identify commercial potential for the OEB range.
• Collaborate with the Product Lead to identify New Product Development opportunities.
• Keep the Product Lead updated on project milestones and KPIs.
• Lead a cross-functional team in OEB range development and validation.

Key Skills:

• Previous industry and product knowledge experience within a retail environment.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills to derive insights from commercial and customer data.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to improving customer experience.
• Agility in working with trust and pace.
• Inclusivity in diverse team environments.
• Accountability for delivering results and growth.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Southampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other