What You'll Do Establish, build and maintain relationships with core suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship Work with suppliers to negotiate the best cost prices, lead times and payment terms Stock and sales analysis - Produce reports to show stock and sales performance, highlighting opportunities to drive sales Manage pricing across categories to achieve a competitive position, without compromising profitability Maximize the performance of your products by establishing a good understanding of your range, competitors and the wider retail market Work with internal stakeholders to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock management Build relationships across all departments, communicating and collaborating with Managers and Directors Constantly be on the look-out for improving and bringing in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports Lead a team of six - providing guidance, advice, support and conducting additional managerial responsibilities What You'll Bring Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar fast paced role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential Experience managing or supervising more junior members of a team Comfortable, confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers, typically from the Far East region Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company Negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels Excellent numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs Able to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of business systems Ability to work proactively and re-actively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm under pressure and when completing multiple tasks Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team Self-motivated, extremely organised with a good eye for detail Have good knowledge of a WSSI tool and category planning Be able to identify and propose improved working practices and updates to existing systems to assist in the development and training of the newer members of the Merchandising team What You'll Get Health & Wellbeing – Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support 29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) - Increases with Length of Service Flexible Working Hours Social Events – Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More! Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office Additional Benefits Available - Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More! Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products Subsidised On-Site Bistro - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch Employee Recognition - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards Employee Support - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance Our Values Go above and beyond: Get stuck in and show your passion! Ideas over hierarchy: If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve. Be bold, move fast: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible. Keep it simple: Don’t over-complicate it! Results driven: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them. Growth: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us. Contact Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / careers@networldsports.com / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies