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TJX Companies

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

TJX & GLOBAL BUYING OFFICES

TJX is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the world, delivering great value to our customers through the combination of brand, fashion, price, and quality. Our retail chains, present in nine countries, include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Winners, HomeGoods, Sierra, TK Maxx and Homesense.

A crucial part of our Company is represented by our Global Buying Offices, where resident buyers and sourcers purchase goods locally and scout regional markets looking for exciting products for our stores.

Global Buying Offices in Europe are present in Italy, UK, Portugal and we have Associates also in Poland, The Netherlands and Spain.

Come and Discover Different at TJX Global Buying Offices. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. When you're a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

JOB SUMMARY: RETAIL SOURCING ASSOCIATE

Conduct market research and make recommendations on sourcing opportunities for assigned product brands or market sectors for TJX buyers and internal sourcing unit. The sourcer can handle goods in all product categories.

Evaluate new opportunities in European markets, map out competition for categories & products in these countries and develop relationships with vendors.

Organize the trip and appointments to maximize the buyer's time and results. Accompany the buyer for the entire trip during the selection and negotiation process in order to facilitate the definition of the order. Monitor order from placement with vendor, sample distribution, to final quality inspection and shipping.

Ensures vendors are onboarded properly and appropriately, and potential orders are placed correctly, as well as production of goods meets established timetables & quality as well as Compliance standards.

Work within a cross-functional team, partnering with TJX Sourcers, Merchants, Product Compliance, and Logistics teams in the European Buying Office, both on-site and remotely.

EXPERIENCE

Experience as sourcer or possibly in international retail companies with a focus on sourcing and/or buying is requested, preferably with European brands & vendors.

LANGUAGES

English proficient is a requirement

French proficient is a requirement

As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:
73 Clarendon Road

Location:
EUR Home Office Watford GB

About The TJX Companies, Inc.

The TJX Companies is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Retail

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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness
- On-Site Gym
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Health Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Mental Health Benefits
- HSA
- FSA
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby childcare
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- Financial Counseling
- 401(k) With Company Matching
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Access to Online Courses
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Promote from Within
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
Diversity And Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)