Key Responsibilites
* Assisting the product purchaser to manage the key line process including utilisation of e-auction technology
* Creating strong relationships across the trading floor
* Developing strong supplier relationships
* Working to taking ownership of own key lines and supplier negotiation area
Data
* Creation of data summary sheets with excellent level of accuracy
* Manage the sending out of tech packs and samples to all suppliers working with the Trainee Product Purchaser.
* Assisting with preparation of any business E Auctions alongside Product Purchasers
* Help prepare and review any relevant E Auction analysis and file
* Assist with supplier face to face meetings and auctions with a growth plan of owning an area and negotiating that area with the Product Purchaser overseeing.
* Support the product purchaser with updating of any central documents
* Support Product Purchaser on letter of intent/email confirmations
* Manage and organise supplier matrix
* Help prepare keyline one page analysis after each keyline season
* Support Product Purchaser with supplier communication and negotiation
Commercial
* Partake in benchmarking aimed at quality and country of manufacture preparing presentation to show findings.
* Support any ad hoc projects needed from the Product Purchasers
* Gain fabric and sustainability knowledge through attending training courses and liaising with buying teams/fabric team.
* Support team by having packaging knowledge for all product areas by working with the packaging teams.
* Support team by having knowledge of freight rates and duty by country of manufacture by working with the imports team/using range plans.
* Oversee and support sample management of key lines.
* Sample management of key lines ensuring we have samples for each key line from suppliers negotiating.
Supplier management
* Manage supplier scorecards including set up and regular tracking
* Support on supplier strategy
* Support with supplier meeting set ups and any follow up as required
Team
* Support Product Purchaser to deliver KPI’s
* Work with Product Purchaser and Trainee Product Purchaser on all relevant tasks and projects
Please note: internally this role is known as Assistant Product Purchaser
Qualifications
* Background of buying multi product areas for a minimum of 1 year
* Excellent Microsoft Excel / Powerpoint
* Understanding of Supply ChainManagement – including raw material and production trends
* Knowledge of sourcing strategies, suppliermanagement and purchasing best practice
* Strong negotiation and communications skills
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally with a focus on collaborating, tackling issues and managing risk
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, stakeholders and deadlines in a time pressured environment whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
* Analytical thinking with the ability to provide information and analysis in a clear, concise and impactful way
Benefits
* 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
* Thrive Recognition Scheme
* Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
* Life Assurance
* Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
* Pension Scheme
* Access to a wide range of career development
* Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
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