Buyer

7 days ago

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Findel Full time

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly & supportive team here at Findel as a Buyer.

Responsible for curricular and SEN product ranges, you’ll ensure that teachers have everything they need to deliver lessons that inspire the next generation of learners.

Reporting to the Buying Manager, you’ll be an expert in buying customer focussed products at the right price to deliver profit through collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders. You will be a strong negotiator and trader of your category, KPI driven, a strong decision maker and commercially focussed.

Your Role:

  • Collaborate with Merchandising to roll up budgets, margin and pricing architecture for products.
  • Monitor and tackle trading performance – identifying all ways possible to deliver KPIs.
  • Partner with Merchandising to ensure product coverage and the best possible stock management.
  • Gather data from various sources to be able to analyse, report and ultimately trade effectively, reacting to opportunities and chasing growth.
  • Maintain & strengthen supplier relationships, conduct supplier negotiations and manage commercial terms (including rebates) to support delivery of KPIs.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the market, customer and competition and demonstrate clarity of ranges vs competition.
  • Support Bids & Tenders team with finding suitable product at the appropriate price to win contracts.
  • Identify and develop a category range to deliver KPIs and meet customer needs in terms of value, quality and choice, feed into a range plan that articulates how the range will meet financial targets.
  • Identify sourcing requirements, produce briefing packs and work with Merchandising to agree quantities.
  • Work in partnership with QA to ensure product meets correct quality standards.
  • Attend relevant trade fairs in the UK and overseas, maximising benefit from any trips.
  • Ensure new products are available and move through the quotation/sealing/PO stage without unnecessary delay.
  • Develop proficient knowledge of relevant systems (SAP, ProDigi, Competitor Monitor, PowerBI).
  • Oversee the setup of products and ensure data accuracy across all relevant systems,
  • Undertake sourcing activities (attendance at trade fairs and trips)
  • Provide appropriate support, coaching and development for Assistant Buyer.

About You:

We are ideally looking for the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience in a relevant, commercially focussed Buyer role
  • Buying related degree or CIPS qualification desirable
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience of range analysis/range build
  • Experience of delivering own brand product range desirable
  • Experience of contract & rebate management
  • Customer and commercial focus
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Able to analyse information and use insight to make decisions.
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
  • Focussed on delivery of results/KPIs
  • Excellent IT skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Leadership skills, able to line manage Assistant Buyer(s)

What’s in it for you:

Competitive salary & benefits package including:

  • 25 days holiday
  • Birthday holiday
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including online GP & well-being support
  • Volunteering Leave
  • Staff discounts

We support hybrid working, with 3 days per week at our collaborative workspace in Hyde, Greater Manchester.Our culture is friendly, welcoming and supportive, and we believe work should be fun.

About Findel

Findel is an eCommerce educational resources supplier in the UK and International schools and nurseries marketplace. We own several general and specialist educational brands; Hope, GLS, Davies Sports, Philip Harris, Spa4Schools, A-Z and LDA.

We look for people who want to inspire future generations of learners and who will play a part in moving Findel forward for the greater good. We recruit people who stand out from the crowd, take responsibility for seeking out what adds value and think outside the box.

To find out about Findel, our vision, values and all the great things we do to support communities and the environment, please visit:

To apply, please visit:

  • Buyer

    3 months ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Landers Recruitment Full time

    **Job Description: Buyer** **Are you an experienced buyer? Can you**: - Demonstrate category growth - Negotiate best in market pricing? **Role Overview**: - Manage a portfolio of ~£5M purchases per annum across key categories and suppliers - Deliver category growth objectives - With the support of the Senior Buyer define the category strategy, range,...

  • Assistant Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant BuyerHit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.ManchesterLadieswear Fashion BrandDue to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer!Key Responsibilities: * Assist the Buyers to adapt styles...

  • Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    BuyerIncrease your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.ManchesterLadieswear Fashion BrandDue to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with a Buyer!Key Responsibilities:- Management of department through product development, sourcing and range planning, to...

  • Buyer - Manchester

    3 months ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Eligo Recruitment Ltd Full time

    **Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester** **£30000 - £40000 per annum + holiday, perks, pension** **Buyer - Electronic Fire & Security Products** **BUYER** **MANCHESTER** Are you ready to take your career in procurement to the next level? A global Manufacturer of Electronic Fire and Security systems is on the hunt for a dynamic Buyer to join their ranks....

  • Buyer

    1 day ago

    greater manchester, United Kingdom Findel Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly & supportive team here at Findel as a Buyer. Responsible for curricular and SEN product ranges, you’ll ensure that teachers have everything they need to deliver lessons that inspire the next generation of learners. Reporting to the Buying Manager, you’ll be an expert in buying customer focussed...

  • Buyer

    5 days ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Findel Full time

    We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly & supportive team here at Findel as a Buyer. Responsible for curricular and SEN product ranges, you’ll ensure that teachers have everything they need to deliver lessons that inspire the next generation of learners. Reporting to the Buying Manager, you’ll be an expert in buying customer focussed...

  • Buyer

    4 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom boohoo group Full time

    **THE ROLE** We are currently looking for a non clothing Buyer to work on our popular hard and soft accessories area. This area includes anything from hats, bags, sunglasses, footwear & jewellery and anything else that is not a garment. There is a team of AB and BAA supporting and the role reports directly to our Buying Manager. We look for passion,...

  • Buyers Assistant Buyers Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Fashion Career Consultancy Full time €29,000

    A womenswear fashion brand in Manchester are looking to expand in their growing buying team with an Assistant Buyer. They are a small but fast-growing and it’s a great time to be joining the brand. The Brand They are an established fashion retailer based in Manchester and are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join the team. You will be working with...

  • Assistant Buyer

    3 months ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Bureau Veritas Full time

    **An award-winning employer**, our people are **trusted and responsible**, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and **shaping a world of trust.** Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest...

  • Retail & Fashion / Buying Buyer / Senior Buyer – Knitwear

    4 months ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Success Talent Full time

    Buyer / Senior Buyer – Knitwear Womenswear 12 Month FTC £Excellent Manchester / Cheshire area My client is a growing on line fashion retailer who delivers quality driven chic affordable and wearable womenswear that is both feminine and sexy. Exciting, flattering clothes that feature the latest trends and work for their customers real...

  • Beauty Buyer Assistant

    4 hours ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom BEAUTY BAY Full time

    Job Title: Assistant Buyer for Beauty ProductsWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Buying Team at Beauty Bay, a leading e-commerce beauty platform in the UK. As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a crucial role in growing, sourcing, and owning a selection of third-party brands.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain...

  • Beauty Buyer Assistant

    2 hours ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom BEAUTY BAY Full time

    Job Title: Assistant Buyer for Beauty ProductsWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Buying Team at Beauty Bay, a leading e-commerce beauty platform in the UK. As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a crucial role in growing, sourcing, and owning a selection of third-party brands.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain...

  • Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom SF Recruitment (Manchester) Full time

    Role: Buyer Location: Droylsden Salary: £35k SF Recruitment are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our client's busy team in Droylsden, on a full time, permanent basis. This client is a frozen food manufacturer, who specialises in ready meals, soups and sauces. Day to day, your role will entail: - Purchasing necessary goods & materials - Ensuring...

  • Assistant Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant Buyer Manchester Ladieswear Fashion Brand Due to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer! Key Responsibilities: Assist the Buyers to adapt styles relevant to your categories Reporting and effectively communicating all key trade information to Buyers Ensuring that the right level...

  • Assistant Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester,, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant BuyerManchesterLadieswear Fashion BrandDue to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer!Key Responsibilities:Assist the Buyers to adapt styles relevant to your categoriesReporting and effectively communicating all key trade information to BuyersEnsuring that the right level of newness is...

  • Assistant Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant Buyer Manchester Ladieswear Fashion Brand Due to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer! Key Responsibilities: Assist the Buyers to adapt styles relevant to your categories Reporting and effectively communicating all key trade information to Buyers Ensuring that the right level...

  • Assistant Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant BuyerManchesterLadieswear Fashion BrandDue to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer!Key Responsibilities:Assist the Buyers to adapt styles relevant to your categoriesReporting and effectively communicating all key trade information to BuyersEnsuring that the right level of newness is...

  • Assistant Buyer

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant BuyerManchesterLadieswear Fashion BrandDue to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer!Key Responsibilities:Assist the Buyers to adapt styles relevant to your categoriesReporting and effectively communicating all key trade information to BuyersEnsuring that the right level of newness is...

  • Assistant Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant BuyerManchesterLadieswear Fashion BrandMake sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.Due to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer!Key Responsibilities:Assist the Buyers to adapt styles relevant to your...

  • Assistant Buyer

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

    Assistant BuyerManchesterLadieswear Fashion BrandMake sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.Due to the continued success of the brand, they are looking to expand the buying team with an Assistant Buyer!Key Responsibilities:Assist the Buyers to adapt styles relevant to your...