Assistant Buyer - Whiteley, United Kingdom - The Royal NAAFI

The Royal NAAFI

Verified Company

Whiteley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Assistant Buyer

Salary:
£25,000

£27,500/annum (depending on skills and experience)

Location:
Whiteley, Fareham

Hours: 39 hours/week

Are you currently a commercial administrative assistant looking for your next career move? Have you got aspirations of progressing to a Junior Buyer in the future?

Are you a dynamic and driven individual who is keen to progress within procurement and a commercial environment?

Do you want to work for a Not-For-Profit organisation who gives back to the British Armed Forces?

NAAFI have an exciting opportunity for an self-starter who is looking for their next career move within procurement to join our growing team as an Assistant Buyer at our fabulous offices in Whiteley.

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated individual who will be an integral part of providing support to the commercial team for the future growth of the business.

Benefits of the role of Assistant Buyer:

Competitive salary of £25,000
£27,500/annum (depending on skills and experience)
22 Days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Generous company pension scheme
Opportunity to work as part of an expanding notforprofit business that gives back to the British Armed Forces
Opportunities for succession

Role and Responsibilities of an Assistant Buyer:

Responsible for supporting the Commercial Managers in delivering the commercial function for NAAFI, through the effective sourcing and buying of stock, as well as the planning, and organising of the ranging, phasing, and replenishment of stock on an accurate and timely basis.

Working closely in collaboration with other departments within the business to ensure products are in the right place, at the right time and at the right price.

Management of the critical path and department processes to ensure all information is up to date and readily accessible by other teams.
Assisting the commercial team in sourcing and buying a wide range of products and ensuring they enhance the range and deliver on margin expectation.
Ensure all style details are inputted into the range plan, updating, and filing all product data requirements
Ensure phasing, replenishment and deliveries are correct for orders placed.
Manage invoice process, liaising with both suppliers and finance to ensure seamless communication of information
Support the Commercial Manager in delivering the commercial function
Compile product information for online copy and assist in the process of putting products online
Undertake competitive shops/price comparison when required
Proactively communicate with all NAAFI stores, suppliers and internal departments such as, the Commercial team, IT, finance and external suppliers to ensure smooth running of areas of responsibility and manage queries through to resolution.
Responsible for creating and analysing data reports for lessons learnt meetings.
Manage category related administrative processes that are time critical to the business.
Assisting the rest of the commercial team on an adhoc basis as and when required.

Requirements of the role of an Assistant Buyer:

A minimum of at least 1 years' experience of supporting a variety of procurement/purchasing activities
Knowledge in buying, trading and category management function.
Skills in key account handling, negotiating and buying.
Must display drive and a desire to succeed
To be passionate about customer service and maintaining excellent standards
To demonstrate integrity and respect at all times and in all aspects of daily duties
Good level of administrative skills
Proficient IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Intermediate level of Excel.
Ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and written communication skills