Trainee Buyer - Re-Pack and E-commerce - #1795718

• £26,000 per annum
• Based in our Liverpool Head Office, with the occasional requirement to visit stores, trade fairs and suppliers

Employee Benefits

• Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Discounted onsite gym
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

• Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
• Completely confidential services to you.
• Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about products, trend-spotting, and online retail? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Trainee Buyer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your buying career within our Re-Pack and Ecommerce category. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting the development of customer-focused product ranges and working alongside experienced teams across the full buying cycle.

As a Trainee Buyer, you will support the wider product development and ecommerce teams, playing an integral role in shaping and launching ranges that align with our commercial goals and customer preferences. From raising purchase orders and managing supplier relationships to analysing product performance and contributing to online strategies – no two days are the same.

Job Overview

• Assisting day-to-day activities across the NPD and ecommerce team
• Raising purchase orders aligned with repack and online range plans
• Managing order schedules and supplier communication in line with critical paths
• Supporting end-to-end product development with internal and external stakeholders
• Overseeing sample management and archiving
• Working closely with the repack warehouse to maintain accurate schedules
• Contributing to category planning across both store and ecommerce channels
• Monitoring sales data, market trends, and competitor activity
• Ensuring compliance with quality and testing requirements
• Supporting online merchandising and marketing teams to optimise product visibility

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• 1–2 years of experience in a buying or merchandising role (retail, ecommerce, or FMCG preferred)
• A commercially driven mindset with strong awareness of product and customer trends
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across teams and suppliers
• Good negotiation abilities and analytical thinking
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• A genuine interest in product development and ecommerce