Buyer
4 days ago
**Buyer**
MediaCityUK, M50
£30,000 to £33,000
**We are currently looking for a Buyer to support our operation in MediaCityUK.**
Shoalter Automation (UK) Ltd (a HKTV Group Subsidiary) is embarking on an exciting and revolutionary new project. In a world-first, we are set to introduce our first completely Automated Convenience Stores to the UK market and beyond.
By utilising industry-leading robotics, self-designed machineries, and intelligent software derived from the HKTV Group’s extensive experience, we aim to create a seamless shopping experience set to redefine the industry, whilst creating opportunities to adapt to the challenges of our times.
To help realise this dream we are looking for talented individuals to join our company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to maintaining a working environment for every colleague that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.
**Buyer Responsibilities**
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers of groceries and non-food items across the UK
- Assist in the arrangement of logistics between vendors & warehouse
- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
- Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
- Assess, manage and mitigate risks
- Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers across the UK
- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
**Buyer Requirements & Qualifications**
- At least 3 years of proven work experience in a Buying position
- Familiarity with the Groceries sector (preferred not essential)
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
- Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
- Skilled in negotiation and networking
- Working experience of vendor management software
- Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
- Solid judgement along with decision making skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration (preferred not essential)
- **Shoalter Automation (UK) Ltd is a direct employer, we do not deal with Agencies**_
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Purchasing: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SP-3105-A
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