£35K/yr to £38K/yr
Test Valley, England
Permanent, Variable

Assistant Buyer

Posted by Personnel Selection.

Personnel Selection are pleased to be working with this fantastic employer, based in Andover. Our clients success is dependent upon the collective energy, contributions, passion and team working of all colleagues supporting each other in a nurturing environment whilst maintaining a work-life balance.

My client has a strong focus on corporate social responsibility and offers a recycling scheme, electric charge posints for company vehicles, donations to charity via fundraising and are proud sponsors of UEFA Womens Football.

This is a full time and permanent role, working a 35 hour week and offers the following benefits:

  • 25 days leave + bank holidays. This increases with loyalty.
  • Flexible start times between 8am - 9am and flexible finish between 4pm and 5pm. 2pm finish every other Friday.
  • Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days per week can be worked remotely. Monday's are office days.
  • Company pension
  • Life assurance

We have a new opportunity, within our Purchasing team, for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to support our Head of MDA/SDA in all aspects of the purchasing relationship between client and specified suppliers. As the Assistant Buyer you will be directly responsible for your own group of suppliers which collectively contribute to a large proportion of the category turnover. You will also be required to identify through market research and industry analysis new opportunities initially in the field in order to grow the business. You will also be required to provide some analytical data to support decision making. It is important you have the ability to communicate effectively with the confidence to influence and engage at all levels.

Essential:

  • Previous retail/shop or buying experience
  • Some experience in a similar role in reviewing competitor information and analysing data and presenting findings via reports and presentations for all levels of the business
  • Previous negotiation experience
  • Desirable:
  • Passion for purchasing environment and in particular an interest in home tech and IT
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