The position comprises all aspects of a typical buyer role with an emphasis on delivering commercially viable ranges and driving profitability through effective negotiations. Successful candidates will be expected to develop product and maintain close contact with existing branded and own label suppliers although a degree of NPD through new contacts is also part of the role. Applicants will also be expected to exploit new business opportunities in order to achieve further category growth.
Interested parties will be commercially aware change managers who are able to consistently deliver effective solutions to a variety of day to day and strategic issues. Applicants must possess strong negotiation skills and have some experience of dealing with a global supply base of own label and branded suppliers. Experience of Far East sourcing would also be beneficial although not pre-requisite.
Job Salary / Benefits:
£55 – 62,000 plus bonus,benefits and car allowance
Location:
North West
Retail Jobs Contact:
Retail Head Office Team
01494 538855
01494 538877
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