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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious graduates to join our Buying Team and gain hands-on experience across global sourcing, supplier management, product development, and commercial negotiation. You will work alongside experienced buyers, develop valuable skills, and take ownership of projects from an early stage, helping deliver products for leading international brands.
Responsibilities
- Source and develop a wide range of products, including premium apparel, bags, headwear, automotive products, and branded merchandise.
- Build relationships with suppliers across Europe and the Far East to identify opportunities, drive innovation, and achieve commercial objectives.
- Support supplier negotiations to secure the best combination of quality, service, and cost.
- Manage products through every stage of the development process, from concept and sourcing through to production and delivery.
- Collaborate with sales, design, and client-facing teams to bring new product ideas to market.
- Review product specifications, samples, and quality requirements to ensure products meet client expectations.
- Monitor market trends, identify new suppliers, and explore innovative product opportunities.
- Analyze costs and product data to support commercial decision-making.
- Support project management activities to ensure products are delivered on time and to specification.
Requirements
- A recent graduate from any degree discipline.
- An interest in buying, procurement, product development, supply chain, or commercial business functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information and make sound decisions.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in how products are sourced, developed, and brought to market.
- Confidence communicating with suppliers, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to build a long-term career within buying and sourcing.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis would be advantageous.
Skills
- Global sourcing
- Supplier management
- Product development
- Commercial negotiation
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Commercial awareness
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
Location
- Global
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Flexible working
Experience Level
- Graduate
Education Level
- Any degree discipline
Benefits
- Structured graduate development and mentoring
- Career progression opportunities within a global business
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing projects
- Wellbeing support and employee benefits programme
- Opportunity to work with some of the world's leading consumer brands
About the Company
- Brand Addition is a promotional merchandise company that partners with recognised brands to design, source, and deliver innovative products.
- We develop products that combine quality, functionality, and commercial value, including premium apparel, bags, automotive accessories, technology items, and branded merchandise.