Junior Merchandiser

Net World Sports; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports equipment is seeking a Supplier Relations Specialist to oversee supplier negotiations and relationships. Candidates should have purchasing experience and excel in analytical tasks, ensuring optimal pricing and product performance. Benefits include health initiatives, generous leave, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Programs

29 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Social Events

Employee Recognition Programs

Subsidised On-Site Bistro

Discounted Travel Schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in buying or purchasing.
• Experience managing overseas suppliers, especially in the Far East.
• Proficient in Excel at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Negotiate cost prices, lead times, and payment terms.
• Analyze reports to maximize product performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Establish, build and maintain relationships with suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship
• Work with suppliers to negotiate the best cost prices, lead times and payment terms
• Produce and analyse reports
• 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
• Work with internal stakeholders to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock management
• Build relationships across all departments, communicating with Managers and Directors
• Constantly on the look out for improving and bringing in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential
• Comfortable, confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers, typically the Far East region
• Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company
• Excellent negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels
• Good numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel at an advanced level, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs
• Able to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of business systems
• Ability to work proactively and re-actively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm under pressure and when completing multiple tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team
• Excellent eye for detail and able to work in a fast environment
  
  

What You'll Get

• 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 - Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!
• Product Discount on Net World Sports & 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
  
  

Our Values

• Go above and beyond: Get stuck in and show your passion!
• Ideas over hierarchy: If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
• Be bold, move fast: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
• Keep it simple: Don’t over-complicate it!
• Results driven: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
• Growth: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.
  
  

Contact

Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / [e-mail] / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies