Junior Buyer
4 days ago
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to further their career as a Junior Buyer, progressing through the company with the potential to become a Buyer. Working alongside the Category Buyer(s) and Director(s) on a day-to-day basis sourcing products for customers. Full training will be provided, thie position is Monday to Friday 8.30am until 5.00pm with a salary of £22,500.
Resonsibilities:
- Develop an understanding of the product development and SPL buying process from sourcing products to approving artworks and packaging to launch.
- Work with the Category Buyer(s) and Director(s) to source, setup, compile and market new products and ranges.
- Maintain and managing products samples for range reviews, quality and usage tests, and production development. Ensure all detail on quotations are correct and align with the samples.
- Interact with the products within the category to gain a better understanding of specifications/functions, Pros and Cons to enable informed range decision making.
- Provide support to the Category Buyer(s) and Director(s) to compile market research and competitor information inorder to present competitor packs highlighting key issues with conclusions and recommended actions.
- Follow through product selection, sampling and marketing to the final stage of product launch, liaising with various departments within the business.
- Participate in new item set-up and maintaining accurate product details and pricing on the systems.
- Build good supplier relationships by being a key contact for day-to-day supplier related issues.
- Check through product details on artworks and key marketing materials to ensure the integrity of all information published.
- Participate in the organising and implementation of Trade Shows in UK and EU. (NB This could include involvementwith product sampling, stand layouts and marketing materials, physical merchandising/breakdown, and reconciliation post-show)
- There may also be foreign travel involved to our manufacturing bases in India, China, and Europe.
Ideal requirements:
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office Pack Applications and strong in Excel and PowerPoint.
- High Attention to details, an eye for detail and accuracy in your work.
- Be a team player who thrives in a fast paced, busy and challenging environment.
- To be organised and be able to prioritise workload to deliver tasks in a timely manner.
- A positive, pro-active approach to all aspects of work that may come to you.
- Able to communicate with key stakeholders at all levels across various departments.
- Eager to learn and develop a varied skill set.
**Benefits**:
- 33 days' annual leave
- Free parking on all sites
- Complimentary drinks
- Canteen facilities which include vending machines supplying hot beverages
- Mobile Sandwich Van
- Staff discount on all our products
- Employee Assistance Program
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Training and development
- Eye care allowance
- Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and much more
- Long service incentives and rewards
- Annual bonus scheme
**Salary**: £22,500.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
**Experience**:
- Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
- microsoft packages: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: kat
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