Job Description
Here at Bonmarche we have a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer to join dynamic Buying based in the Wakefield Head Office.
If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking business and want a role where you will hit the ground running, we would love to hear from you.
Role purpose:
To implement the sourcing and buying strategy for a given range of product, owning and supporting the delivery of agreed target KPI’s. Working in partnership with merchandiser to plan and balance the range.
Main Areas of Accountability
· Manage the buying team ensuring targets are identified and met
· Ensure the supply base has the capability to meet requirements
· Negotiate with suppliers for best price whilst maintaining product integrity and standards in production
· Understand and contribute towards brand and product handwriting
· Ensure that agreed levels of good, better and best product are bought
· Review competitor activity and ensure customer / competitor benchmarking completed
· Understand profit and intake margin strategy focussing on achieved NAM
· Continually drive newness and initiative, maximising sales and minimising risk
· Challenge and manage underperformance where necessary
· Work with tec...