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Assistant Buyer

Job LocationSwinton, Manchester
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent , full-time

Job Description

Assistant Buyer Location: Greater Manchester - commutable from Salford, Manchester, BoltonHybrid WorkingExcellent career progressionOur client, a market leading supplier to the retail industry now has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join their team.Work closely with the Category Manager you will be agreeing buying strategy for the Categories in their control, to help drive attainment of shared cross-functional targets and to ensure agreed policy is implemented; whilst working with the sales and inboundsupply chain to ensure that the end-to-end supply chain costs do not exceed any procurement advantage achieved during price and delivery negotiations.Responsibilities:

  • Deliver category sales and profit growth against agreed targets.
  • Accountable for working capital relating to categories, including inventory investment, stock on water and creditor days.
  • Develop and deliver category specific business plans
  • Deliver new product development and innovation as tasked within category business plan.
  • Maintain control of the supplier base, working with the Sales teams to identify customers purchasing patterns and subsequently identify an appropriate supplier sourcing framework by product, together with price and delivery negotiations in order to maintaincompetitor advantage.
  • Understand market and customer trends, and ensure that product procurement and placement reflects these trends accurately and ahead of time. Input into the businesses strategy in relation to competitor threats.
  • Achieve/exceed target procurement prices, rebates and marketing support whilst constantly dealing with suppliers in an upfront, honest and mutually beneficial manner.
  • Oversee the negotiation of local terms for nominated suppliers.
  • Ensure continuity of product supply at an acceptable quality level. Working with suppliers and supply chain colleagues to rectify any subsequently identified issues.
The successful candidate will need to have previous experience working as an Assistant Buyer or a Purchasing Assistant - You will possess excellent negotiating skills as well as experience in procurement as well as solid communication and articulation skillsand attention to detail is key.Our Client seeks an individual who can work well under their own initiative and who will be able to come in and hit the ground running, making a real contribution to this team.This position offers a competitive salary and outstanding package, including market leading bonus scheme, regular salary reviews, free parking, great holidays and a very friendly team environment.Apply online or for further information please contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR14394

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