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    Assistant Buyer - Salford, United Kingdom - Shoalter Automation

    Shoalter Automation
    Shoalter Automation Salford, United Kingdom

    4 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Salary

    £28,000 to £33,000

    Location

    MediaCity, M50

    Job Description

    ​Assistant Buyer Responsibilities

    • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers of groceries and non-food items across the UK
    • Assist in the arrangement of logistics between vendors & warehouse
    • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
    • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
    • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
    • Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
    • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
    • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
    • Assess, manage and mitigate risks
    • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers across the UK
    • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

    Requirements & Qualifications

    Assistant Buyer Requirements & Qualifications

    • At least 3 years of proven work experience in a purchasing role
    • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
    • Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
    • Skilled in negotiation and networking
    • Working experience of vendor management software
    • Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
    • Solid judgement along with decision making skills
    • Strong leadership capabilities
    • BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration (preferred not essential)

    What We Offer

    • A competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
    • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
    • The chance to contribute to the success of an industry-leading organisation.

    About us

    Shoalter Automation (UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of the HKTV Group, is embarking on an innovative and ground-breaking new venture. As a global pioneer, we are introducing the first fully automated convenience stores to the UK market and beyond.

    Leveraging cutting-edge robotics, custom-engineered machinery, and intelligent software informed by the HKTV Group's vast expertise, our goal is to establish a frictionless shopping experience that will transform the industry while addressing contemporary challenges.

    To bring our vision to life, we are continually seeking skilled professionals to join our team, where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core principles. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees, offering ample opportunities for professional development.

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