Assistant Buyer - London, United Kingdom - Zachary Daniels

Zachary Daniels
Zachary Daniels
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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ASSISTANT BUYER | Creative Brand | London | Hybrid | Up to 28,000
Are you a creative Assistant Buyer or Buyers Assistant?
Do you love being in a fun and sociable environment?
Are you wanting full autonomy of being able to run with your buying career?
If these questions are making you think... then this Assistant Buyer role is for you.

We are proud to be partnering with a leading specialist retailer who are currently experiencing the most successful period in their 30 year history.

As the Assistant Buyer you will be responsible for running your own branded area, reporting directly into the Head of Buying whilst also having the support of Buyers and a Buyers Admin Assistant around you

As the Assistant Buyer you will:

  • Own the critical path with the support of the Buyers Admin Assistant where necessary
  • Ensure that all delays, rephasing and cancellations are communicated to the Head of Buying
  • Manage deliveries and supplier communication daily
  • Support and decide on pricing for all products you select
  • Manage cost prices and negotiations with the supply base
  • Manage the end to end process of the Buying cycle from sourcing to the delivery of stock into the business
  • Informing and keeping the Head of Buying informed at all times regarding RRP's and cost price amendments
  • Updating online and instore RRP's by liaising with internal trade and marketing teams
  • Source and select new products with the supply base
  • Conduct market research on upcoming trends for your department and wider business
  • Own Monday Trade for delivering key messages to the Head of Buying
  • Propose actions weekly around best and worst sellers
  • Be mindful of the WSSI and OTB along with the Merchandiser
  • Act as a mentor to the Buyers Admin Assistant

As the Assistant Buyer you will have:

  • Buying experience from a head office office already
  • Minimum 1 years experience in a Buying role
  • Have managed the critical path
  • Have cost price negotiation skills already
  • Ability to present confidently
  • Be a friendly & approachable
  • Be passionate about being creative

In return you will get:

  • Hybrid working
  • Typically Tuesday
  • Thursday in the office
  • 25 days holiday
  • Core working hours
  • Workshops & social events
  • A fun and friendly working environment
  • A place to be creative
Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | SeniorAppointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics

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