Assistant Buyer - Paperchase

ENGINEERINGUK; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Buyer, where you'll play a vital role in sourcing high-quality, sustainable products. This position involves collaborating with multiple teams to ensure product quality, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs. With a commitment to inclusivity and a flexible working environment, this innovative firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus scheme and generous leave policies. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Free virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Maternity leave benefits

Paternity leave benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in product development with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying Manager in sourcing and purchasing products.
• Collaborate with teams to develop new products and packaging.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Data analysis skills (MS Excel)

Supplier management

Critical path management

Market understanding

Self-motivated

Job description

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Supply Chain and Procurement | Role: Assistant | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our innovative Paperchase & Fashion Stationery team. As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the Buying Manager in developing, sourcing, and purchasing high-quality, sustainably-focused products for our customers at the best prices.

You will be responsible for:

1. Supporting, developing, and implementing the Paperchase strategy to meet category and customer objectives.
2. Collaborating with Design, Technical, and Insight teams to develop and brief new products, packaging, and initiatives to differentiate Tesco from competitors.
3. Conducting competitor benchmarking by visiting stores and websites to understand how our range compares and identifying gaps and opportunities.
4. Reviewing existing supplier performance and identifying potential new suppliers to grow joint capabilities sustainably.
5. Supporting category merchandising colleagues to develop an effective trade plan that appeals to customers.
6. Working with suppliers, International Sourcing, and Technical teams to ensure product quality and ethical standards are maintained.
7. Managing category costs and ensuring the price basket is competitive and aligned with budget margins.
8. Ensuring commercial expenditure is correctly loaded and invoiced on time.
9. Collaborating with supply chain to optimize routes to market, improve availability, reduce waste, and understand MOQ impacts.
10. Providing and acting on feedback and maintaining a personal development plan.
11. Ensuring safety, health, and welfare at work for all colleagues and customers.
12. Acting with integrity and due diligence in accordance with our Business Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• Attention to detail in product development.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across various stakeholders.
• Good communication skills.
• Negotiation skills for cost and price.
• Presentation skills.
• Data analysis and numeracy skills (MS Excel).
• Supplier management experience.
• Critical path management.
• Understanding of market conditions and future trends.
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm and passion.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus scheme up to 10% of base salary.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days plus a personal day, plus Bank Holidays.
• 26 weeks full pay maternity and adoption leave after 1 year of service, followed by 13 weeks statutory leave, and 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and mental health support.

About Us

We are known as a supermarket, technology company, and mobile network provider. Our goal is to make every day better for our customers, colleagues, and communities worldwide. We support a flexible working environment and are committed to inclusivity and accessibility in our recruitment process.

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