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Category Buyer
3 months ago
As Category Buyer you will manage the commercial relationship with our global suppliers within the Flooring Category and further develop commercial optionsfor supply.
This a permanent role, based at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire.
As a successful business with an ambitious growth agenda, this role offers a highly commercial and engaging Buying professional, an excellent opportunity to manage a strategic network of key suppliers and determine the categories strategic trading plan.
Reporting to the Senior Category Buyer, you will manage a significant product portfolio and shape the path to growth for your category.
An excellent influencer and negotiator, you will also be able to challenge our processes appropriately and use your knowledgeand expertise to advise and question our approach ensuring that you add value in an engaging and confident manner.
What you will be doing:
- Accountable for new product development and shaping the product range, monitoring competition and pricing, and delivering a comprehensive promotional trading plan.
- Develop your understanding of supply for your product category as well as the external conditions and influences that may impact future availability and cost.
- Direct impact on our P&L and be responsible for managing the profitability of your category
- Play a key role in developing our longterm growth plans with our suppliers and ensure the supply base meet the depots availability, quality needs and commercial requirements
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What we are looking for:
- Buying experience is essential for this role although we are open to a range of sourcing and buying backgrounds.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with great attention to detail.
- Able to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Displays tenacity and resilience to deliver.
- Experience in endtoend category management is desirable.
- Preferably Degree qualified.
- Preferably CIPS or similar qualification.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary and annual company bonus
- Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Free onsite car parking
- Free lunch at our onsite canteen
- Staff Discount
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events.
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.
We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe and employ more than 11,000 staff.
Last year our sales reached over£2bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. As a British manufacturer, we were founded on the principle that the business should be worthwhile for all concerned.
That includes our customers, the homeowners they serve, thelocal communities we operate in, local and national charities, our large network of suppliers, our investors, and of course our people.
As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the
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