- Support the Buyer in sourcing innovative and high-quality products.
- Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers to drive value and efficiency.
- Manage daily supplier communications and maintain strong relationships.
- Achieve margin and sell-through targets.
- Analyse competitors and maintain the perfect product mix.
- Contribute to the buying process by:
- Attending buying meetings.
- Travelling within the UK and abroad when necessary.
- Forecasting stock and placing orders.
- Attending buying appointments to gather product insights.
- Experience in a retail or fast-paced trading environment.
- Strong analytical skills, especially in Excel.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and full of fresh ideas.
- A deep understanding of retail trends and how to translate them into exceptional product offerings.
- Competitive salary.
- Pension plan
- Long service awards.
- Employee discount.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.