Junior Buyer

Glu Recruit; Tankersley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Tankersley seeks a Junior Buyer/Buyer to support procurement for globally sourced products. Candidates should possess strong communication and negotiation skills, along with experience in General Merchandise. A BA (Hons) degree is preferred. This role offers a salary between £35,000 and £38,000, with additional benefits like free onsite parking and 20 days of holiday.

Benefits

Free Onsite Parking

Regular Social Events

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in General Merchandise categories preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain key documents such as Critical Paths.
• Experience managing product ranges and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support all procurement processes for products sourced globally.
• Develop multiple Product ranges while managing sample coordination.
• Work with design team to develop packaging and surface designs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure an efficient supply chain.
• Identify market trends and new product opportunities.
• Develop and manage buying assistants.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience with General Merchandise

Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge

Creative eye for design

Education

BA (Hons) degree in relevant subject

A-level or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Ref: 525

Role: Junior Buyer/Buyer

Salary: £35,000-£38,000

Location: Tankersley

Hours: Monday-Friday

Benefits

• Free Onsite Parking
• Regular Social Events
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

Our client are looking for a Junior Buyer who will work with the respective Senior Buyer to grow sales, maximise profits and provide a commercially viable range of merchandise at competitive prices.

Duties

• Support all procurement processes for products sourced globally.
• Develop multiple Product ranges whilst managing sample coordination.
• Working with our design team to develop exciting packaging and surface designs.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure an efficient supply chain.
• Identify market trends and new product opportunities.
• Develop and manage buying assistants supporting you.

Successful candidate

• Experience of working with General Merchandise categories is preferred. (2 years ideally)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining key documents, such as Critical Paths and Range Plans.
• Creative eye for design and product development.
• Negotiation skills to ensure best cost price is achieved.
• Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP's, sales, profit, margin calculation formulas).
• BA (Hons) degree in relevant subject, but A-level or equivalent qualifications in Buying or subjects related will also be equally as considered.

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

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