Senior Assistant Buyer - Havant, United Kingdom - Quest Search and Selection Ltd
Description
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 years in a similar role buying, purchasing or procuement role.
- Experience in food retail (desirable but not essential).
- 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
- Life Assurance
- Pension
- Bonus potential
- 25 days holiday
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