As a Buying Assistant, you will support the buying teams in ensuring the customer comes first. You will work closely with stores, suppliers, buyers and wider teams to ensure completion of work in a timely manner.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Provide clear and consistent service to Trading teams
Work with and coach various stakeholders to improve the quality of information being shared and transferred
Update various stakeholders (eg bulletins to store teams) in a clear, concise and appropriate manner
Consistent and robust retention of required documentation relating to our commitments and agreements with Suppliers in accordance with
Groceries Supply Code of Practice.
Accurate production of information enabling efficient entry into systems
Creation and maintenance of documentation relating to buying and
products – new products, promotions, retail price, cost price, range changes, samples etc
Provide resolutions to invoice queries in a timely and effective manner
Key role in elements of income generation following accurate and robust information from Buyers and Suppliers through promotions and deals.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
The ability to understand the requirements of a Buying function and respond to this appropriately
Awareness of legal & regulatory requirements relating to Trading
Commercial & financial understanding – so that they understand the impact of the information they are providing or given; and therefore can challenge or escalate as appropriate
The ability to drive personal development and share learnings with others
The ability to be self motivated and persistent
The ability to support an environment where everyone feels valued and listened to
Attention to detail leading to accurate data delivery, so that they are able to load trading systems
Planning and organising to enable efficient & effective support to the team(s)
Manage their own time effectively
Experience
Systems expertise ensuring speed of use and accuracy
Proven ability to deliver to deadlines demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to delivering the plan
In return for all your hard work, you will receive:
15% discount in store from the day you join us
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
Career progression and development opportunities
Generous holiday entitlement
Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
Free parking onsite
Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
Alive with activity, our modern Head Office is home to our corporate teams that make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, Morrisons Daily and a subsidised restaurant. We are within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - and we even have free parking!
At our Head Office you will expect to find supplier showcases, charity fundraising and celebrations all year round for the events that mean the most to our colleagues.
There’s more to our business as it’s fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve got lots of fresh opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you!
At Morrisons, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.
We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive, make a difference and belong.
