Location:
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Salary:
Up to £45,000 DOE plus Bonus
Benefits:
Bonus up to £6,000 per annum, hybrid working, staff discount, birthday off after a year's service, health cash plan scheme.
At Buy It Direct, we're redefining the eCommerce landscape. Starting from humble beginnings, we've grown into one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing online retailers, and we're just getting started!
Our Appliances Direct team is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled range of products to our customers. We're looking for a talented, results-driven Junior Buyer / Buyer to join us on this exciting journey. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for driving profitable growth, we want you on our team!
Your Role:
- Take Charge: Own the P&L for your product categories, steering them to success.
- Negotiate: Forge strong relationships with suppliers allowing you to secure the best products at the best prices.
- Range Planning: Develop and maintain a robust product range and strategy to achieve top results.
- Customer-Centric: Understand customer needs from all angles and tailor your strategies to meet them.
- Collaborate & Maximise: Work closely with the merchandising team to keep your Open-To-Buy (OTB) in check while boosting sales.
- Stay Ahead: Keep a pulse on market trends and competitors, using data to forecast future product and sales trends.
- Marketing Synergy: Partner with the marketing team to craft and manage promotional calendars, maximising sales and securing extra marketing funds from suppliers.
- Optimise Returns: Monitor and manage return rates, collaborating with brands to minimize returns costs.
- Stock Management: Manage promotional plans to maintain optimal stock levels during key promotional periods.
What You Bring:
- Commercial Savvy: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, especially pivot tables.
- Trend spotter: A sharp eye for detail and the ability to identify and act on trends.
- Proven Success: A history of commercial success and excellent negotiation skills.
- Retail Expertise: Experience with online retailers and branded products is a must.
- Continuous Improvement: A commitment to enhancing processes and driving improvements.
- Fast-Paced Efficiency: Ability to work quickly and adapt to market changes.
- Strong Communicator: Comfortable presenting to senior team members with a collaborative approach and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Bonus Knowledge: OEM sourcing experience is a plus but not essential.
If you're a dynamic Junior Buyer ready to elevate your career or a seasoned Buyer with a passion for driving growth, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and take your career to the next level with Buy It Direct!
You may have experience in the following roles: Category Buyer, Product Buyer, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Manager, E-commerce Buyer, Merchandiser, Retail Buyer, Sourcing Specialist, Junior Procurement Specialist, etc.
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