Trainee Buyer

We are advertising on behalf of our client a highly regarded distribution business for a Trainee Buyer, to join their busy team

Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 (35hrs a week)

OVERALL PURPOSE To train in the buying dept taking responsibility for a small category under the supervision of an experienced trading manager.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing a small product category o Product range selection o Supplier negotiations including annual joint business plans o Building a promotion plan to fulfil customer shopping needs and maximise sales opportunities. o National Promotions o Local Promotions o Cost file maintenance
- Work with the Trading Manager on Category Reviews - ensure that all paperwork is received correctly from suppliers. Chase where necessary.

BENEFITS: Competitive salary, healthcare, pension, staff shop, incremental holiday and sick pay schemes; and a number of other peripheral benefits

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

**Salary**: £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: One location