Retail business urgently seeking a Buyer to work within our Fashion Stationery team in Wiltshire and reporting into the Trading Controller. The principal objective of this role is to deliver maximum sales and profitability through determining the offers we make to our customers and successfully managing both the trading activities and profit and loss.
Who we're looking for
The Accountabilities
• Select and develop 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 • Close management of critical paths to deliver ranges from Far East • 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 through regular telephone communication and visits • Involvement in cross category and cross function projects to enhance our trading offer
The Requirements for the Role
• You will have previous retail buying experience with a related category (i.e Stationery, Toys, Crafts) • Experience of Far East sourcing and processes • 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 • Degree educated or equivalent with a high level of numeracy
About our client
Leading Retailer based in Wiltshire
What's on offer
£40,000 - £45,000 Plus car and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Michael Page Contact For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7831 2000. Job Ref: 13218055 Your application will be sent to Suzanne Hill.
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