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Motivated and Experienced Junior Buyer - DIY Category, Hardware Retailer London, £35,000.

My client is a well-known, national hardware retailer who are looking to recruit an experienced Junior Buyer to join their Head Office. Our client offers various multi-channel product ranges from Home, Furniture, Electrical through to DIY and Garden, so this is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate with a passion and background in this sector.

Due to their constant growth, they are actively seeking a new candidate to join them and become a part of their Trading department.

As a Junior Buyer working within the DIY product category you will be responsible for developing and implementing the multi-channel range strategy, maximising business and delivering company targets to reflect and maintain their positive market position. You will focus to deliver the company vision by understanding both customers and products astoundingly.

Your responsibilities as a Junior Buyer would be:

  • Developing and implementing the strategic promotional plan
  • Be in tune with competitor activity and trend and seasonal factors
  • Work closely with the Senior Trader and Marketing Team
  • Regularly evaluate business performance, responding to challenges as required
  • Passionate about customers and competition driven
  • Proactively react to market changes and customer demand
  • Develop and maintain a pricing strategy
  • Maintain, manage and review supplier terms in line with business plans and patterns
  • Work closely with and support the Merchandising Team
  • Manager Supply Chain and OTB to maximise ROI
  • Work in line with Quality Standards and legislation requirements
  • Regular management and review of supply base
  • Develop and manage the Critical Path
  • Communicate strategies and action to all stakeholders, timely and with confidence

    In order to be considered for this position, it is ESSENTIAL that you have the following:
  • Previous working experience within Buying and DIY Product selection
  • Strong understand of the life-cycle of a product in a seasonally reactive company
  • Strong understanding of multi-channel retailing
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability in tough trade negotiations
  • Ability to deliver, and exceed margin, profit and growth targets
  • IT literate and competence in Microsoft Office
  • High organisation skills and strong attention to detail
  • Working with trends and translating them to sales opportunities
  • A Team player or collaborative work approach
  • Proven skills within budget planning and reactive buying
  • Commercial awareness and business acumen

    It'd be desirable for the right person to be educated to degree level, be driven, self-motivated, solutions focused and drives results though people and performance. Experience and knowledge in DIY products is essential!

    This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career in this growing company.

    As my client is looking to move quickly, any interested candidates are urged to apply at their earliest convenience! Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career

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