Buyer / Merchandiser

VIBE RECRUIT LIMITED; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer in Wrexham is seeking a Buyer / Merchandiser to join their expanding team. The role offers a competitive salary up to £39,000 and includes employee benefits such as flexible working hours and social events. Candidates should possess at least one year of experience in a fast-paced buying or purchasing role, with strong negotiation skills and proficiency in Excel. This is a permanent position with opportunities for progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Gym Memberships

29 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Social Events

Product Discounts

Subsidised On-Site Bistro

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Support Schemes

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar fast-paced role.
• Experience with buying or purchasing is essential.
• Dynamic and eager to learn.
• Ability to identify trends and impact on stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with core suppliers and shareholders.
• Assist with supplier cost price negotiations.
• Manage pricing across categories to optimize profitability.
• Analyze sales trends, inventory levels, and production schedules.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Buyer / Merchandiser

Up to £39,000

plus great employee benefits and the opportunity of hybrid working

Wrexham

Are you an experienced Buyer / Merchandiser on the lookout for an exciting, new role with a rapidly growing industry leader in online retail? Does the thought of a position with excellent employee benefits, flexible working and genuine opportunities for progression appeal to you?

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer / Merchandiser to join a highly performing team for a leading business in Wrexham. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for great variation, challenge and a fun, lively working environment.

As Buyer / Merchandiser

you will :

• Maintain relationships with core suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship
• Assist with supplier cost price, lead time and payment term negotiations
• Assist with the creation of stock and sales performance reports, highlighting opportunities to drive sales
• Manage pricing across categories to achieve a competitive position, without compromising profitability
• Maximize the performance of your products by establishing a good understanding of your range, competitors and the wider retail market
• Build collaborative relationships across all departments to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock management
• Constantly be on the look‑out for improving and bringing in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports
• Analyse sales trends, inventory levels, and production schedules to create purchase orders and maintain inventory levels within a specific budget
• Ensure continuous product availability by proactively forecasting demand and managing inventory levels to prevent out-of-stock occurrences

You will need :

• A minimum of 1 years' experience in a similar fast paced role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, typically from the East Asia region ( desirable )
• Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company
• Negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels
• Proficiency in the use of Excel to be able to maintain ordering spreadsheets and create reports of stock and sales trends
• The ability to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of business systems

Benefits with the role :

Health & Wellbeing

• Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support

29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)

• Increases with Length of Service

Flexible Working Hours

Social Events

• Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!

Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office

Additional Benefits Available

• Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!

Product Discount on company products & Affiliate Partner Products

Subsidised On-Site Bistro

• Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch

Employee Recognition

• Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards

Employee Support

• Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance

This is a permanent role with flexibility around hours and the option of hybrid working. Now is a great time to join as the company continues to expand and go from strength to strength.

For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today.