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Senior Buyer

Xbite Ltd
Job LocationBarlborough
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Are you a Superior ShopperAbout us:Here at Xbite, we are a home for bespoke eCommerce expertise, an online retailer for over 100,000 products including home-ware, video games, card & board games and we put the fun into what we do! We have just sold our 18 millionth item across 60 sales channels in over 100 countries, so there is plenty of stuff to get stuck into.We don’t do the expected. We innovate and invest today to achieve more tomorrow. This has led to mega growth and some cool new positions being made available for those who dare to be bold. You will be building trusted relationships with other departments across the company to create and take opportunities that others daren’t.About the role:We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer/Category Manager to join our family, you will be contributing significantly to our Commercial Department in a key role focused on delivering our product growth plans and diversifying our portfolio in line with the Commercial Departmental objectives. Free to make the role your own, you will not be pigeon holed into certain categories and all will be considered as we want people to think outside the box. As well as ensuring short term success and profitability, you will need to be able to forecast what the market will look like in 12-18 months time and what products will be popular. If this sounds like you, come and join a fast paced, dynamic and highly ambitious organisation.What you will do:

  • Contribute to the businesses product diversification objective by on-boarding new suppliers and vendors for a new or existing category
  • Have a good market understanding, this includes products, competition and customers, ensure we remain competitive by analysing these areas
  • Negotiation of all trading terms, these include payment terms, trade pricing, discount structures / rebates, and promotional and marketing support
  • Ensure products assets are available and meet set standards
  • Forecasting sales
  • Manage stock levels in line with the businesses KPIs
  • The setting of sales and profit targets
  • Report monthly performance against agreed sales and profit targets, taking decisive action to ensure these stay on track
  • Nurture and build long term relationships with vendors and suppliers
  • Motivate, lead and support the category team
  • Work with our Digital marketing team to organise and set-up promotions and clear EOL lines
  • Support our customer relation team with technical and product knowledge, helping them answer category related questions
    • Who you are:
  • A proven record of buying and category management at a high level
  • Commercially focused with a good understanding of P&L
  • Highly motivated and results driven
  • A high level of negotiation skills
  • Proven development of long term supplier / vendor relationships
  • Strong team management and leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High level of organisational skills
  • Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ideally worked in or understands eCommerce (although not essential)
    • What we will do for you:
  • On top of a competitive salary, we have a great bonus scheme available to all full-time employees, driven by your performance and discussed in your monthly one-to-one meeting with your line manager
  • A 20% staff discount available across the products we sell, ranging from the newest video games, board games and collectables, to technology, clothing and home and garden products
  • Although you may be working from home, we have modern facilities including free parking, free hot drinks (tea, coffee and hot chocolate), free fresh fruit and a cool chill out room kitted with the latest games, consoles and Netflix (Although currently working remotely). We’re located right next to a KFC, McDonalds and Costa if that’s your cup of tea!
  • 22 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays) and an incremental holiday allowance, with an extra day at 3 years service, another at 4, and another at 5
  • Staff events throughout the year and an amazing Xmas party
  • Most importantly, we offer truck loads of job satisfaction
    • Xbite - Where careers are discovered and created Required skills
  • Buying
  • Category
  • Ecommerce
  • Retail

    • Keyskills :
    Buying Categy Ecommerce Retail

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