Buyer

Job description

JOVELA is a fast-growing eCommerce business, with expertise in the distribution of high-quality consumer products online. JOVELA encompasses several brands with a wide range of product categories and selling platforms.

We’re a motivated, hard working team with a drive for success, and we’re looking for a Buyer to join our Product and Sourcing Team. If you’re ambitious, commercially minded, and excited about driving results through strategic purchasing, we’d love to have you grow with us.

As a Buyer, you’d play a key role in shaping our product range and ensuring smooth, cost-effective supply chain operations. You’ be supporting our team in sourcing, forecasting, supplier management, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support our business' growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate forecasting and purchasing activities, including placing purchase orders and maintaining our inventory management system
• Source new products and identify potential suppliers to diversify and expand our offerings
• Analyse product margins to ensure profitability and make data-informed decisions on selection and pricing
• Monitor and maintain supplier quality control to uphold our high product standards
• Generate detailed reports and conduct data analysis to guide purchasing strategies
• Track supplier production timelines to ensure on-time delivery
• Oversee product and brand control, including packaging requirements, product descriptions, and regulatory compliance
• Develop and implement sourcing and supplier management strategies to improve efficiency and performance
• Meet company buying targets through strategic procurement and supplier negotiations
• Maintain clear, accurate records of orders, production progress, and supplier performance

Who We’re Looking For

• Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships - proven negotiation skills are a plus
• Highly organised, with excellent planning and multitasking abilities
• Commercially aware and comfortable making data-driven decisions that benefit the business
• Analytical and process-oriented thinker with strong numerical skills
• A problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams effectively
• Previous experience in procurement or purchasing roles is preferred, knowledge of the buying process is a must!

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience sourcing consumer goods directly from Asia
• Familiarity with inventory management systems or ordering software

Benefits

• Free On-site Parking
• Company Events & Parties
• Complimentary Team Lunch every 6 weeks
• Hybrid Working - WFH 1 day a week
• 3:30pm Friday Finishes Throughout the year
• Fruit provided & fully stocked soft drinks fridge
• Employee Discount
• Casual Dress
• Company Pension

Permanent / Full-Time Role

Salary £38,000 - £42,000 per year, depending on experience

Job location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7DU, United Kingdom

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hemel Hempstead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English