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We are recruiting for an Experienced Buyer to lead on our festive (seasonal) range. You will take ownership of the range and be able to source suppliers and products worldwide
About the Role
As Buyer for our festive seasonal range, you will proactively manage a range of around 1800 products, have a passion for product and be a strong team player. You will need to embrace our culture and strive to create and deliver an exceptional range that offers our customers unrivalled value.
You will also:
* Source products and suppliers worldwide.
* Negotiate and manage our existing supplier base
* Category and range management.
* Plan and select product according to customer demand.
* Monitor, maintain and action business analysis and trends.
* Identify and retain strong working relationships with suppliers and will be accountable for end-to-end contract negotiations, onboarding and renewals.
* Collaborate effectively with key internal stakeholders;
About You
You will have expert knowledge of the buying cycle and have experience, preferably in festive (Christmas seasonal goods). You will be commercially aware and have impeccable relationship building skills.
You will also have -
* Previous experience in Buying, preferably in seasonal goods industry.
* Be able to travel.
* Be organised and motivated to be the best you can be.
* PC literate, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
* A creative mindset
* Strong customer service focus when dealing with both internal and external parties.
* Excellent time-management skills and the ability and willingness to multi-task.
* Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing priorities.
You may be required to travel frequently both within the UK and Internationally.
About us
PMS International Group PLC was originally launched in 1970 by its founder, Paul Beverley. The family business has now been trading for over 50 years, and within that time PMS has grown to become the UK’s leading Importer and Wholesale Distributor of a wide range of everyday value products. Now under the leadership of Managing Director, David Topple, our mission is to source and supply products within our chosen fields at the price and quality the market demands, and to deliver them to customers with speed, efficiency and accuracy.
Our inventory includes over 7500 product lines suitable for a wide variety of customers, from National Accounts, Buying Groups and Budget Stores through to Wholesalers, Leisure and Amusement specialists, Seasonal Traders and Ecommerce.
Our UK head office is located in Essex and our satellite office in Manchester. Both feature extensive showrooms which are regularly updated with new lines. The sheer variety of products available ensures customer satisfaction.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Wholesale
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