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Assistant Sourcing Specialist
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- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
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Assistant Sourcing Specialist

Matalan -
Liverpool

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Job details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Sourcing
Microsoft Excel
Supply chain
Supply chain management
Purchasing
Negotiation

Full job description

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

About the role

Key Responsibilites

Assisting the product purchaser to manage the key line process including utilisation of e-auction technology
Creating strong relationships across the trading floor
Developing strong supplier relationships
Working to taking ownership of own key lines and supplier negotiation area

Data

Creation of data summary sheets with excellent level of accuracy
Manage the sending out of tech packs and samples to all suppliers working with the Trainee Product Purchaser.
Assisting with preparation of any business E Auctions alongside Product Purchasers
Help prepare and review any relevant E Auction analysis and file
Assist with supplier face to face meetings and auctions with a growth plan of owning an area and negotiating that area with the Product Purchaser over seeing.
Support the product purchaser with updating of any central documents
Support Product Purchaser on letter of intent/email confirmations
Manage and organise supplier matrix
Help prepare keyline one page analysis after each keyline season
Support Product Purchaser with supplier communication and negotiation

Commercial

Partake in benchmarking aimed at quality and country of manufacture preparing presentation to show findings.
Support any ad hoc projects needed from the Product Purchasers
Gain fabric and sustainability knowledge through attending training courses and liaising with buying teams/fabric team.
Support team by having packaging knowledge for all product areas by working with the packaging teams.
Support team by having knowledge of freight rates and duty by country of manufacture by working with the imports team/using range plans.
Oversee and support sample management of key lines.
Sample management of key lines ensuring we have samples for each key line from suppliers negotiating.

Supplier management

Manage supplier scorecards including set up and regular tracking
Support on supplier strategy
Support with supplier meeting set ups and any follow up as required

Team

Support Product Purchaser to deliver KPI’s
Work with Product Purchaser and Trainee Product Purchaser on all relevant tasks and projects

Please note: internally this role is known as Assistant Product Purchaser

About You

Background of buying multi product areas for a minimum of 1 year
Excellent Microsoft Excel / Powerpoint
Understanding of Supply Chain Management – including raw material and production trends
Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management and purchasing best practice
Strong negotiation and communications skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally with a focus on collaborating, tackling issues and managing risk
Ability to manage multiple tasks, stakeholders and deadlines in a time pressured environment whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Analytical thinking with the ability to provide information and analysis in a clear, concise and impactful way

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development
Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

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