Senior Assistant Buyer - Hampshire, United Kingdom - Quest Search and Selection

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JO | £ £25000 per annum + Benefits | Location:Havant, Hampshire, England | Added:11/02/23


Quest Search & Selection are currently partnering with this This FMCG retailer who is looking to recruit an Assistant/Junior Buyer to assist with the Category Manager to manage and develop the allocated category in line with corporate policy.

The roles and responsibilities of this Senior Assistant Buyer role

  • To be accountable for the delivery of Key Performance Indicator's (KPI) and support their line manager in all aspects of the buying function
  • To construct and maintain product ranges within each category that delivers an appropriate solution to their customers
  • To maintain retail prices within the categories within the company pricing policy
  • To deliver the budgeted sales, gross margin and margin rate for the categories
  • To help construct and implement appropriate promotional activity within the categories and in line with the company promotional strategy
  • To manage the supply base in an efficient and effective manner
  • To review and report on results on a monthly basis
  • Ensure store queries relevant to the allocated categories, are dealt with in a timely and complete manner
  • To ensure that all buying and negoitation policies and procedural requirements are adhered to.
To be successful in this Senior Assistant Buyer position you must have

  • 1 2 years in a similar role buying, purchasing or procuement role.
  • Experience in food retail (desirable but not essential).
- commercial acumen

  • Understanding of negotiation techniques.
  • Ability to understand and manipulate financial results.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook
Benefits of this Senior Assistant Buyer role

  • Life Assurance
  • Pension
  • Bonus potential
- free parking

  • 25 days holiday
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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