Junior Buyer - Influencer and Content Sourcing

About the Role

Join Procter & Gamble’s dynamic Brand Building Purchases team as an Influencer Junior Buyer and support iconic global brands like Gillette, Pampers, Head & Shoulders, and Oral-B. This entry-level opportunity is tailored for driven early-career professionals eager to develop strategic sourcing skills and grow in a fast-paced purchasing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for social influencer management, creator content delivery, and agency collaborations, ensuring optimal value in accordance with purchasing strategies.
• Handle core procurement duties including securing supply continuity, optimizing value, ensuring adherence to policies, and managing supplier performance.
• Utilize data analysis, performance metrics, and market insights to identify business opportunities, address challenges, and recommend sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with brand teams to understand their needs, analyze results, and establish actionable improvement plans for impactful outcomes.
• Maintain key supplier relationships through negotiations, performance enhancement, and compliance, including information security and data privacy obligations.
• Work alongside brand teams to establish effective contracts, set KPIs, and clarify expectations so that suppliers deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business goals.

What We Offer

• Meaningful contribution from the outset, engaging with some of the UK’s most beloved consumer brands.
• Supportive learning environment with continued professional development and diverse career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid approach: typically 3 days in-office collaboration and 2 days focused work, often from home, encouraging autonomy based on work demands.
• Based at the UK Head Office in Weybridge, Surrey, easily accessible by train with shuttle service from the station; amenities include free parking with EV chargers, on-site Costa Coffee, discounted dining options, and a modern gym.
• Competitive salary starting at £45,000 annually with annual reviews, complemented by extensive benefits such as a Double Match Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Share Programs, 25 days holiday, onsite gym access, and a personalized 'Flex4Me' benefit fund.

Candidate Profile

• Strong enthusiasm for the consumer goods sector, with curiosity about current trends in creators, social media, products, and brand dynamics.
• Interest in procurement, commercial decisions, and supplier relationships that drive value for business.
• Passion and continuous learning mindset in influencer marketing and creator-driven content.
• Good analytical skills to leverage data for informed business decisions.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work across brand teams, procurement colleagues, and external vendors.
• A proactive approach and growth mindset, with willingness to take ownership, ask questions, and pursue improvements.
• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is advantageous.

Additional Details

Applicants must have ongoing or transferable right to work in the UK. Sponsorship may be considered post current permission expiry if eligibility criteria are met. Employment is contingent on presentation of valid work authorization at hire.

Procter & Gamble is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Job Schedule and Location

Full-time position based onsite at P&G’s UK Head Office in Weybridge.

Compensation

Starting salary £45,000 per year, subject to annual review.