Trainee Buyer

The Trainee Buyer is the entry-level Set Decorating role. Works under the Petty Cash Buyer learning the sourcing + supplier + paperwork workflow of the buying team.

What the role does

• Supports petty-cash purchases under supervision
• Manages deliveries + returns for the buying team
• Maintains supplier records + receipts
• Observes the senior buying team on supplier negotiation + sourcing

Position

Reports to Petty Cash Buyer.

Career progression

SI Competency Framework Level 1 — New Entrant. Path: Trainee → Petty Cash Buyer → Assistant Production Buyer.

Skills Development Plan participation

Tab F New Entrant — see Skills Development Plan (Tab F). ILP + journal + supervisor sign-off + Mandatory online courses — Bullying, Bystander, Unconscious Bias required.