Buyer
Circa £40,000 - £50,000
North West
Role Profile
Our client, a leading retailer, is looking to appoint a Buyer to join their team based in the North West. They are looking for someone who has a passion for the product and will be able to work in a fast paced business. They do not have a traditional buying strategy so if you have come from a varied background and have the ability to adapt then this is a great role for you. Ecommerce experience is important as this is a fast moving business and a brilliant opportunity to thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and hardworking individual with experience in a similar role, to join a fast-growing retailer offering development opportunities, and to be part of a dynamic team.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the Design and Quality team
- Building and managing relationships with current suppliers, maintaining regular communication, whilst also seeking out new suppliers to meet demand
- Developing a supplier strategy, minimising risk to the business
- Keeping ahead of market trends, availability, and competitor strategies
- Improve the category through supply base negotiation
- Providing constructive feedback to our suppliers
- Supplier and product compliance
- Working in collaboration with the Commercial Team to communicate any supply problems or risks that may impact on business operations
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
- Retail buying experience is essential
- Experience in a fast paced environment
- Experience in Ecommerce
- Confident with the ability to make decisions under pressure
- Analytical and numerical with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to forge and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with others in the wider business
- Strong commercial awareness
Client information
Our client, a leading retailer, is looking to add to their team based in the North West
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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