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Buyer - has parking

Employer
Confidential
Location
Leicester
Salary
30000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual + free parking and Friday early finish
Closing date
8 Jul 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer although this role could also suit an experienced candidate from Purchasing to work in Leicester as part of a small team and you will be provided with parking reporting into a Manager. As the Buyer you will work in a very relaxed office working Monday- Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and 8am - 3.30pm on a Friday

As the Buyer your duties are listed below

Manage existing categories, buying specific products in line with demand.
Regularly review performance indicators, such as sales and to spot new trends.
Plan for additional product opportunities.
Manage plans for stock levels.
Meet with suppliers, negotiate capacity, pricing and terms.
Maintain and further develop existing supplier relationships, whilst identifying opportunity and sourcing new routes.
Liaise with other departments to ensure launches and ongoing deliveries are executed on time.
Work alongside buying colleagues to appraise the supply base, and mutually agree new team sourcing direction.
Share key sales data within the business to maximise wider opportunities for entry, growth or retraction in specific areas.
Monitor commodity pricing closely and ensure best pricing is obtained to deliver savings/improved profits for our clients. Also as the Buyer you might conduct the occasional visit to stores, trade fairs and suppliers.

As the Buyer we are looking for the below to be successful

Previous buying / procurement experience
Strong analytical skills.
Negotiation skills, ability to network and influence people
A confident communicator, with strong team working and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently to reach team goals.
Numeracy skills and IT proficiency.
Comprehensive understanding of Excel.
Good organisation skills and able to multitask, to deliver new and ongoing projects.
Ability to make quick, but informed decisions, and meet tight deadlines.
Manage sample development and approval.
Commercial awareness, creative flair and a can do attitude.

Once successful as the Buyer you will receive the Following
28 days paid holiday including bank holidays
Onsite fitness facilities
Contributable company pension scheme

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