Junior Buyer - Footwear

JD Group • Bury, England • Posted June 20, 2026

About the Role

Role Overview


The Junior Buyer plays a key role within the buying team, supporting the development and delivery of commercially successful product within their category. Sitting between the Assistant Buyer and Buyer, the Junior Buyer takes ownership of some brand relationships, product selection, trading actions and category performance, while still working closely with senior team members to execute the overall buying strategy.


Key Responsibilities


Interpret sales, margin and stock data to inform strategic buying decisions.


Understanding and presenting market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour to influence range direction.


Proactively identifying commercial risks and opportunities, not just reporting them.


Contributing to the build of seasonal strategies, inc...