Assistant Buyer - Cycling

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Buyer for Cycling to play a pivotal role in enhancing business performance. This dynamic position involves collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional product ranges and pricing strategies that align with financial goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, ensuring effective management of supply chains and trading performance. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact market share and customer satisfaction, while fostering innovation and sustainability in product offerings.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying and merchandising within a retail environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the buyer in delivering product ranges and pricing.
• Monitor trading performance and forecast to achieve targets.
• Develop supplier partnerships to drive procurement benefits.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Planning Abilities

Detail-oriented

Effective Communication

Job description

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Assistant Buyer - Cycling, Worcestershire

Client:

Halfords

Location:

Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

905a47b573f6

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

A key role at the heart of delivering business performance; as an Assistant Buyer for Cycling, you will support the buyer in delivering industry-leading product ranges, timely pricing, and promotions to meet financial and market share targets. You will work cross-functionally with teams such as Customer, Procurement, Stock, Store Operations, and Digital to ensure successful execution.

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement effective category strategies managing supply base, buying, ranging, margins, promotions, merchandising, planning, and stock management, ensuring a multi-channel approach.
• Monitor and manage trading performance, plan and forecast rigorously to achieve revenue, margin, profit, and market share goals.
• Develop supplier partnerships and buying alliances to drive procurement benefits.
• Lead efforts on ESG targets, including packaging, product, science-based targets, and emissions.
• Accurately capture data and set up products on time.
• Deliver innovation within categories.
• Monitor customer experience measures and implement tactical interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with channel and operational teams to maximize trading opportunities.
• Work with proposition, procurement, and suppliers to source the best range with favorable financials.

Key Skills & Experience:

• High commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong execution and planning abilities.
• Pragmatic, grounded, and results-driven with high energy and commitment.
• Detail-oriented with comfort working with data.
• Cross-channel/multi-channel thinking.
• Effective communicator, articulate and persuasive, able to build relationships at all levels.