About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and organised Buying Assistant to join the Retail Procurement team working on our largest category – Pet. This role suits a wide range of candidates. Whether you are an ambitious individual looking to progress your career within Buying or someone who prefers to excel in a stable office role, we would love to hear from you.
The role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of the category, from maintaining accurate records of pricing, JBPs and supplier terms to working closely with our Marketing and Merchandising teams to drive both sales and profitability on our range of pet products.
About You
So that you're set for success, we're looking for a self-starter with a keen interest in animals, and trust in your own ability to remain calm within this fast-paced and diverse role during busy periods.
The role is exciting and varied, perfect for someone who enjoys taking on challenges and can adapt to changing priorities as well as working to internal deadlines and managing stakeholders effectively. This is a really fulfilling opportunity for someone with great organisational and analytical expertise.
Key skills:
* Accountability – Own your priorities with a proactive and flexible approach whilst managing time effectively
* Data management – Proficient working with Microsoft Excel to create reports and use pivot tables to manage large sets of data (training will be provided)
* Communication – Enjoy building relationships both externally and internally, ensuring effective collaboration with your team
* Analytical – Excellent attention to detail with a passion for numbers
Career Progression: For those who are eager to advance, there is a clear path to a Trainee Buyer role over time, through to Product Manager where you’ll be responsible for your own category and team. The Buying Assistant role offers you the chance to really understand the categories and the way they work before looking at the commercial skill set required for buying.
About Us
Our way of working is built on trust and brings opportunity to all. We’re trusted to work in the best way to get the best results and this empowerment has a huge impact on our customers, our business and our careers. We challenge ourselves to be better and take every opportunity to get better.
Our shared purpose is at the heart of everything we do. We’re 100% owned by farmers and 100% committed to supporting them in every way. We build lasting relationships with our customers and our brand is built on powering UK agriculture.