Overview
Buyer - Full Time / Permanent | Location: Oxford (towards Kidlington) | Reports to: Head of Purchasing | Salary: up to 40k DOE
Responsibilities
* Manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate trading agreements
* Monitor product pricing and support promotional activity
* Identify opportunities to improve profitability and expand supplier base
* Attend trade shows and pitch new product ideas
* Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify trends
* Lead category reviews and manage product performance
* Handle new product enquiries and range development
* Analyse data and provide actionable insights to improve results
Person Profile
* Self-starter with a proactive mindset
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Organised and detail-oriented with analytical ability
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving environment
* Confident in challenging ideas and driving improvements
* Approachable and team-focused
Experience and Skills
* Previous experience in a purchasing or buying role
* Proven negotiation skills with suppliers
* Degree or CIPS qualification desirable
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quick to learn new systems
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in purchasing while making a real impact. Immediate start available for the right candidate
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