Buying Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Bestway

Bestway
Bestway
Verified Company
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Buying Assistant to join our Buying team.


As our Buying Assistant you will facilitate the accurate maintenance of the Price and Promotional files across all products for the business.


Your main responsibilities:


  • Supporting the buyer and wider buying team as required in all administrative aspects of a buying function
  • Coordination of events specific to the category such as promotional planning and seasonal preselling events
  • Coordination and collation of supplier turnover reviews, periodical activation trackers and event trackers, developing and maintaining evidence files for future reference
  • Develop and manage date code tracking documents and ensure that goods are cleared in a timely manner to minimise any potential losses to the business.
  • Work crossfunctionally with the supply and warehouse team to mitigate issues created in the date report and clearance process
  • Develop and maintain necessary databases specific to the category to analyse sales and margin performance
  • To generate product and pricing reports in a timely manner as requested
  • To continuously look to improve and evolve the buying administration process in line with the needs of the business and industry best practice.
  • To build and maintain strong working relationships with franchisees, the Commercial Team, wider head office functions, and suppliers

About You

  • Highly selfmotivated with good communication and people skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Keen to learn, develop new skills and gain experience
  • The ability to meet tight deadlines
  • An understanding of the negotiation process and basic negotiation skills
  • Decisionmaking ability and a sense of responsibility
  • Numerate and analytical

What next?

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location
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