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Job Vacancy Details
Buyer - Site Equipment, Traffic Management and Tools
DIY / Industrial
Surrey
Permanent ⁄ £40000 - £45000
Updated February 14, 2012
Manage the day-to-day activity within the purchasing department, across a section of agreed categories Site Equipment, Traffic Management and Tools and associated suppliers. Deliver year on year commercial measurable benefit to the business whilst ensuring a professional and ethical approach.
Who we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
• Terms Improvement : Maximise the overall rebate/uplift gained for your agreed section through supplier negotiation, supplier movement/rationalisation, price increase strategy and increasing the value and benefit of Imported product
• Supplier Performance Management:Initiate a formal , quarterly and documented review process with all agreed major suppliers to include terms, delivery performance New product opportunities, SKU management , Stock cleanse and Branch interaction(including training) . Responsible for all Price queries and Supplier support queries.
• Product Range Review: Utilise the Category Management icon and other tools to perform bi monthly Category reviews - covering Sales, Margin, SKU Management (including Excess Stock Management), New Product/Catalogue content - including new market and market expansion opportunities. Responsible for all coded products, within the product category, irrespective of whether the product is supplied direct to Branch or via the Import Centre.
• Market Intelligence Understand and act on : Emerging new products and product trends, customer base for key competitors, quarterly branch visits and regular supplier visits. Be aware of internal costing (buying and selling)against the key competition.
• Tenders and Enquiries: Work closely with Tenders and Enquiries team
About our client
Leading DIY / Industrial business.
What's on offer
Competitive £40,000 - £45,000 plus car, bonus, pension and healthcare.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7831 2000.
Job Ref: 13208034
Your application will be sent to Suzanne Hill.
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