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Job Vacancy Details

Buyer

Stationary

South West

Permanent

Updated February 25, 2012

As a Buyer working for this leading high street retailer your responsibilities will include:
• Selecting and developing profitable new lines
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiating reductions in costs of goods sold, first to market and supplier incomes
• Overall effective supply chain and cost management
• Lead and develop innovative range marketing plans
• Keep abreast of market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity thus identify market opportunities
• Conduct range reviews and undertake continuous improvement of the product offer through effective range analysis
• Create open and effective relationships with stores

Who we're looking for
In order to be considered for the role as aBuyer for this leading high street retailer based in the South West you will need:
• Retail buying background
• Strong commercial skills and ability to interpret the market quickly
• Engaging and influential communication
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to utilise data to back business decisions
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Understanding of profit and loss management
• High level of numeracy

About our client
Our client is a leading high street retailer based in the South West

What's on offer
£35,000 + benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7831 2000. Job Ref: 13194975
Your application will be sent to Suzanne Hill.