Buying Assistant

Do you want the opportunity to join a dedicated agency led drinks wholesale business, if so our client who are nearly 40yrs in operation have an opening for a **Buying Assistant** to join their team based in **Craigavon**. You will have the opportunity to support the Purchasing Manager, managing stock availability, you will have the opportunity to work with local and international suppliers, you will develop on-going commercial relationships with suppliers and across departments within the company and with retail customers.

**Some duties will include**:
Replenishment, office based (hybrid) ordering stock across an extensive portfolio

Managing stock levels to maximise sales by ensuring optimum product availability and keep on going records of supplier service levels, retro payments and trading terms agreements

Always improving cost of goods

Supporting the Purchasing Manager in identifying gaps and new opportunities

Having awareness of market activity including new product launches and competitor activity.

Building strong relationships with supplier, developing and implementing joint business plans and managing retail price points

Provide accurate forecast volumes to Marketing, Finance etc

Price file maintenance and accurate systems data entry

**You will have**:
Experience working in a high placed, pressurised trading office environment

Min 2 ‘A Levels

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Full Clean driving licence

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and drive, ability to influence a diverse supplier base

Ability to work to deadlines

Able to work in a confidential manner

**Ideally you will have but not essential**:
Experience in a similar role in the beers, wine and spirits category

WSET Level 2

**Further Details**:
Mon-Fri (Hybrid working available)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Craigavon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Craigavon

Application deadline: 17/06/2023