Location: Liverpool
Type: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 Per Annum
JUNIOR BUYERS - (FASHION AND HOMEWARE DEPARTMENTS)
LIVERPOOL - HEAD OFFICE BASED
THE ROLES
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Responsible to the Buyer to plan, manage, implement and deliver the product development process
Principal Accountabilities
Assist the Buyer in sourcing, planning and developing the product ranges
Build and maintain relationships with existing suppliers as well as source new suppliers making sure all suppliers understand and meet their requirements
Knowledge and understanding of the range with the ability to predict seasonal best sellers, core lines and future trends
Competitor research and detailed trends reports and market analysis
Raise and progress purchase orders
Continually review brand performance and sell through rates, against the Buying Plan and monitoring market activity
Ensure comparative shopping and relevant documentation is up to date, highlighting where there are any issues
Manage and maintain complete sample range and documentation, including colour, fit and labelling approvals
Deal with any enquiries from internal teams as well as external departments including suppliers
In conjunction with Trading Standards maintain up to date departmental legal, quality and RRP requirements
Fully understand and fulfil the requirements of the advertising calendar
Responsible for completion and accuracy of advertising briefs, photography and store point of sales
Demonstrate effective communication to Buyer and Merchandiser on all key issues
Give and receive information on range to service departments e.g. advertising and store ops
May attend trade shows / fairs in the UK and abroad
Ability to act as Buyer in their absence
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Key Performance Indicators
All KPI’s will be set out separately.
Competency & Capability Required
The first part of the job description covers the ‘past’ performance and is historically the method used to compile a job description. Competencies cover not only the ‘past’ but will help to clarify the individual’s ability to deliver in the ‘future’.
Competencies dictate and measure ‘quality’ they may assist in highlighting basic training needs of basic practical skills.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The ability to present and receive information, both oral and written, in a manner appropriate to the audience and to take action accordingly.
Speaks with assurance, clearly, concisely and accurately.
Devotes time to listening, knowing when to listen without offering opinions.
Adopts a ‘sell’ rather than ‘tell’ approach.
Uses different styles of communication according to the circumstances.
Has a good command of IT and ability to use Word, Excel, Power point and email.
Communicates honestly but tactfully.
Uses humour effectively.
Comfortable communications upwards, downwards and laterally.
MANAGING CHANGE
Demonstrates openness to new ways of thinking and proactively pursues improvements with a high level of drive and enthusiasm.
Able to quickly and effectively respond to changes both functional and organisational in a proactive manner.
Sees change as an opportunity to improve rather than a threat to security.
Takes a reasonably objective, view of issues, flexible enough to accommodate circumstances without compromising principles.
Actively demonstrates commitment.
Always seeking opportunities to improve.
Always demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ approach to new ideas.
Keeps an open mind to opportunities to make improvements.
BUSINESS / COMMERCIAL AWARENESS
The ability to take a holistic view of the business, understanding key business drivers both financial and otherwise.
Understands the company products and services relating them to revenue and profit.
Demonstrates knowledge of relevant operational policies and is aware of the influences that can affect performance.
Takes calculated decisions to improve performance based upon operational and competitive awareness.
Achieves sales and profit budgets with awareness of store profit and loss.
Always has a business plan which they are working towards.
Shows an appropriate level of financial awareness.
Keeps all management information available to assist in crucial business decisions.
Has an awareness of business competitors.
Builds relationships across organisational boundaries, embracing the expertise of company specialists including Buying, Merchandising, HR and Marketing.
Has constant focus on bottom line results and takes corrective action to maximise return.