Buying Assistant

Wise Employment are currently recruiting for an office based Buying Assistant for one of the UK's fastest growing retailers based in the Plymouth area. 

Career Role, Modern Office, Plymouth Based. Temporary to Permanent opportunity with lots of potential for progression!! 

As a Buying Assistant, you will work closely with the Buyer and Junior Buyer to enhance the clients offering to their customers. You will develop relationships with new and existing Suppliers whilst ensuring maximum value and efficiency for the business.

Duties:

Assisting the Buyer with proactive continuous product sourcing, you will be responsible for negotiating terms and conditions with assigned Suppliers, ensuring right mix of product and awareness of competitor positions and market share. 

As a Buying Assistant, you will get to assist the Buyer in all aspects of the buying process through -

• Attending Buying meetings with the Buyer
• UK & foreign travel where necessary (passport required) 
• Forecasting of stock & placing of orders

You will also be required to attend ad-hoc buying appointments in the Buyer's absence, in order to gather product information for review.

Skills & Requirements

The successful candidate will need previous experience in a retail environment, with knowledge and a good understanding of procurement.

You will have proven commercial experience of trading in a fast paced and reactive environment, as well as good judgement, decision making and negotiation skills.

As a Buying Assistant, you will have strong analytical and communication skills as well confidence using excel and a very keen eye for detail.

As the role is entirely Office Based, the ideal candidate will be based in or around the Plymouth area. 

This role is being recruited on a temporary to permanent basis. In return, Wise Employment can offer; weekly pay and emailed payslips, up to 28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of statutory holiday), pension contribution, a friendly and welcoming working environment.

On successful transition of becoming a permanent employee you will receive a competitive salary, employee discount, cycle to work scheme and long service awards.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday 845am until 530pm and offers a competitive rate of pay.

If you are looking for an exciting challenge and feel you meet the above requirements then please apply through this job board or contact Wise Employment Plymouth.