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What are the working arrangements and expected duration for the Assistant Buyer role?

This position is a full-time, structured as a hybrid role.

What educational background or degree level is required for the Assistant Buyer at procook-1?

Candidates are generally expected to be holding or pursuing the following degree levels: Bachelor.

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Assistant Buyer

procook-1

Found 2 weeks ago

Location

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Time

Full-time

Work Mode

Hybrid

Salary

£36,000

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

2 weeks ago

Education

Bachelor

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Excel
Word
Powerpoint

Soft Skills

organisational skills
commercial mindset
Commercial acumen
effective negotiation skills
Strong numerical skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and people skills

Job Description

Assistant Buyer – Develop Your Buying Expertise with ProCook! Are you passionate about kitchenware and home products? Do you have strong organisational skills and a commercial mindset? ProCook is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join our dynamic Buying team on a 6 months fix term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your buying career within a fast-growing and innovative retail business. About the Role: As an Assistant Buyer at ProCook, you will support the Buying team in the day-to-day management of product categories. You will assist with supplier communications, product selection, and market research, helping to deliver compelling and competitive product ranges that meet our customers' needs. This is a full-time temporary position of 37.5 hours per week, with a 6-month fixed-term contract, working in a hybrid arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home (non-negotiable).

Requirements

Ensure tasks are undertaken accurately and on time to drive overall performance across categories.
Create and maintain category SKUs in line with the critical path, confirming all product information and administration to suppliers and internal stakeholders after sign-off in line with the critical path
Adhere to buying milestones within the critical path to ensure ranges launch on time
Liaise with suppliers to acquire product information and samples as required by the buying team
Manage buying samples as required by the buying team, preparing approvals for the Senion Buyer/Buyer and sending to suppliers
Ensure accurate range plans are maintained for all ranges and promotional plans
Implement all promotional plans for the category, ensuring pricing is accurate and all stakeholders are given accurate, timely information, helping to analyse performance data
Respond to all internal and external stakeholders queries on product information or ad hoc tasks on behalf of the buying team
Review competitor pricing on a regular basis and make recommendations to maintain competitiveness
Undertake competitor and market reviews and present to Buyer and Senior Buyer as required
Maintain accurate product records, ensuring all systems are updated as required
Support the buying team in achieving margin objectives through well managed cost prices and supplier income through effective negotiations and supplier management
Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Retail, E-commerce and suppliers to enhance our range execution in all channels to maximise sales and margin
Support the development and administration of customer facing content across all channels, working closely with the Product Information Assistant
Prepare for, attend and take notes at all required meetings
Support the Buying team in all ad hoc administrative, tracking and/or preparation tasks where necessary
Knowledge of buying best practices
Commercial acumen with an understanding of the financial implications of decisions
Understanding of effective negotiation skills and practices
Experience in understanding customer needs, market trends and competitors in a retail environment
Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse and interpret multiple data sources
Strong stakeholder management skills in order to work across multiple teams
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Operations and Logistics

Procurement & Sourcing

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

understanding of the financial implications of decisions
understanding customer needs, market trends and competitors in a retail environment
analyse and interpret multiple data sources

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