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Senior Buyer

Pure Resourcing Solutions

Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month

Norwich, Norfolk NR13 6LT, England

Full Time

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A part-time Senior Buyer position is available for maternity cover in Norwich, requiring an immediate start.
The role involves working with the merchandising and wholesale teams to enhance the buying team's skills and support branded product buying.
Key responsibilities include managing product selection, maintaining supplier relationships, and leading weekly trade meetings.
Candidates should have strong analytical skills, excellent IT proficiency, and experience in retail buying is preferred.
The position offers a salary of £40,000 per year and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

I am recruiting for a Senior Buyer on a part time basis (4 days a week) for my client in Norwich. This is a maternity cover position and an immediate start is preferred. Working alongside the merchandising team and closely with the wholesale team, the senior buyer will support and drive the personal development of the buying team supporting them on core buying skills and their development. Duties include:

Responsibility for branded product buying
Assisting with selection and ranging for online and stores
Review the range with the team and ensure all opportunities are explored
Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products
Assist with forecasting sales for product platforms
Lead the weekly trade meeting
Managing a team of four

Requirements for the role:

Excellent IT skills
Strong analytical skills
Self motivated
Strong commercial awareness
Ability to lead and present
Experience in retail buying would be an advantage.

For more information on this role, please contact Emily at Pure.

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