Are you looking to start your career in buying?
- Have you got great analytical skills?
- Do you like building relationships?
- Are you detail oriented?
Role Overview
- Support the efficient running of the buying team with internal reporting; tracking the team’s performance vs: KPIs, Stock availability, stock risk, JBPs & supplier retros.
- Co-Ordinate the implementation of JBPs & marketing activities with Manufactures/Suppliers & the Team.
- Proactively manage Supplier/Manufacturer payments & chase aged debt; liaising with Credit Control as relevant.
- Perform comp shops for your category and advise the Category Buyer of any outliers
- Manage re-order levels and stockholding by depot and SKU in the system to keep stockholding within agreed targets
- In conjunction with the Senior Buyers & Buyers, manage relationships with Suppliers & Manufacturers to ensure campaigns are successfully delivered, commercial opportunities are identified, and sales are optimised by sourcing the best deals in the market.
Role Responsibilities:
- Placing Purchase Orders with suppliers
- Setting up and maintaining products on our ERP system
- Ensuring master data from suppliers is accurate & up to date in the system
- Running & monitoring all key reports for the buying team
Skills Required
- Good command of Microsoft Excel
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving mentality
- Strong numerical skills & ability to analyse data
- Ability to multi-task at pace
What we offer
- Competitive Salary
- Eligible for company bonus
- Staff Discount
- Career Progression & Development
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochdale, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you have minimum grade B in GCSE Maths & English?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
