Assistant Buyer

**Assistant Buyer**

**Salary**: £26,000 - £28,400/annum (depending on skills and experience)

**Location**: Whiteley, Fareham

**Hours**: 39 hours/week

Are you currently on the look out for your next career move?

Have you got aspirations of progressing to a Junior Buyer role in the future?

Are you a dynamic and driven individual who is keen to progress within our commercial environment?

Do you want to work for a Not-For-Profit organisation who gives back to the British Armed Forces?

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated individual who will be an integral part of providing support to the commercial team for the future growth of the business.

**Benefits of the role of Assistant Buyer**:

- Competitive salary of £26,000 - £28,400/annum (depending on skills and experience)
- 22 Days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Generous company pension scheme
- Opportunity to work as part of an expanding not-for-profit business that gives back to the British Armed Forces
- Opportunities for succession and personal development
- Simply Health Cash Plan

**Role and Responsibilities of an Assistant Buyer**:
Responsible for supporting the Buyer in delivering the commercial function for NAAFI, through the effective sourcing and buying of stock, as well as the planning, and organising of the ranging, phasing, and replenishment of stock on an accurate and timely basis. Working closely in collaboration with other departments within the business to ensure products are in the right place, at the right time and at the right price.
- Management of the critical path and department processes to ensure all information is up to date and readily accessible by other teams
- Assisting the Buyer in sourcing and buying a wide range of products and ensuring they enhance the range and deliver on margin expectation
- Ensure all style details are inputted into the range plan, updating, and filing all product data requirements
- Ensure phasing, replenishment and deliveries are correct for orders placed
- Manage invoice process, liaising with both suppliers and finance to ensure seamless communication of information
- Compile product information for online copy and assist in the process of putting products online
- Undertake competitive shops/price comparison when required
- Proactively communicate with all NAAFI stores, suppliers and internal departments such as, the Commercial team, IT, finance and external suppliers to ensure smooth running of areas of responsibility and manage queries through to resolution
- Responsible for creating and analysing data reports for lessons learnt meetings
- Manage category related administrative processes that are time critical to the business
- Assisting the rest of the commercial team on an ad-hoc basis as and when required

**Requirements of the role of an Assistant Buyer**:

- A minimum of at least 2 years’ experience of supporting a variety of procurement/purchasing activities
- Knowledge of buying, trading and category management functions
- Skilled in key account handling, negotiating and buying
- Displays drive and a desire to succeed
- Passionate about customer service and maintaining excellent standards
- Demonstrates integrity and respect at all times and in all aspects of daily duties
- Strong administrative skills
- Proficient IT Skills with intermediate level of Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills

Pay: £26,000.00-£28,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have an intermediate level of Excel?

**Experience**:

- buying: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Assistant Buyer