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    assistant buyer - Manchester, United Kingdom - House of Fashion Associates Ltd

    House of Fashion Associates Ltd
    House of Fashion Associates Ltd Manchester, United Kingdom

    1 day ago

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    Description

    Location: MANCHESTER

    Type: Permanent

    Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 Per Annum

    ASSISTANT BUYER - HOMEWARE/TOYS/CRAFTS/GIFTS / STATIONARY

    BASED IN HEYWOOD
    UP TO £27K

    Are you looking to work in a business that treats you as a person and not as a number?

    What if you could find an employer who offered you the following....


    • A fantastic working atmosphere with friendly and supporting management and colleagues
    • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing business
    • A great salary
    Our client is a very successful and well established family-run wholesaler and distribution based in Heywood, Greater Manchester. They are a small fast-growing company with great ambition and a great working environment. They specialise in surplus stock and end-of-line fast-moving products homeware/household products.

    MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assist Senior Buyer in Sourcing Clearance and Excess Stock Opportunities throughout the UK and Internationally.


    • Have a strong awareness of competitor activity and regularly compile competitor analysis and feedback.
    • Support the Senior Buyer throughout the Sourcing and Negotiation stages.
    • To be aware of and work within stock budget parameters.
    • General administration including Supplier invoicing, product setup, sample management and operational communications.
    • Building relationships with New and Existing Suppliers.
    • Visit relevant trade shows, exhibitions, and suppliers, representing the company. Travel abroad may be required.
    Key Skills & Attributes


    • Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
    • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
    • Analytical, numerically astute, with strong problem-solving abilities
    • Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
    • Assertive, resilient, and welcomes change
    • Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others.
    • Proactively contributes to the team
    • Actively committed to teams' development
    • Is self-aware, optimistic and open to change
    • Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings.
    Experience


    • Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within the Homeware, Toys, Giftware, Pet and DIY sectors.
    • Clearance/ End of Line product environment would be advantageous.
    • Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown
    • Experience of working closely with suppliers & retailers.
    • Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements.

    Benefits:

    • Casual dress
    • Company pension
    • On-site parking

    Schedule:

    • 8-hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
    Full time office based role
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