Junior Buyer – Pets, Games and Gifts

at  John Lewis Partners

ESSENTIAL SKILLS YOU’LL NEED:

• Tangible experience in buying, product development,range building, supplier negotiation or critical path
• Experience and passion for the Home Category.
• Experience of managing brand relationships across a variety of commercial terms.
• Demonstration of a collaborative approach across teams

LOCATION: THE NORMAL PLACE OF WORK FOR THIS ROLE IS PIMLICO, LONDON.

• We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you’ll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The buying team aims for at least 2 days a week in the office.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have a great opportunity to join our Buying team:

BENEFITS OF THE PARTNERSHIP AND THE ROLE:

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• Hybrid Working.

• ️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).
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  - - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
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• Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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• You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

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• Simple cycle to work support scheme

• Health care
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• We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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• Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/