Assistant Buyer - Maternity Cover Manchester About Us With a global network spanning the UK and mainland Europe, VonHaus is a growing eCommerce company. Our mission is to provide the highest quality products at competitive prices with outstanding service for every customer. Due to our continued success, VonHaus is now a part employee-owned business. We believe our people are our future and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels connected to our mission, direction and success. We are now looking for an Assistant Buyer to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract, working 38.75 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £27,000 - £28,000 per annum - Flexible start and finish times - Hybrid working, with office-based days on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and home working on Tuesday and Friday - Medi-cash Health Insurance - Employee Assistance Programme - 30 days holiday - Company sick pay - Staff discount - Spotlight Awards This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to build a purchasing career to join our growing business and forge an exciting career path. Gaining exposure to a fast-moving eCommerce environment, youll have the chance to work closely with experienced buyers, giving you valuable insight into the entire procurement spectrum. Whats more, youll be joining a people-focused, employee-owned business where collaboration is encouraged, and individual contribution is recognised through a great range of reward schemes. The Role As the Assistant Buyer, you will support the Buying team in driving the performance of our Home, Garden and DIY product ranges. Working across a wide portfolio of home and lifestyle products, you will provide day-to-day buying support, assisting with product administration and market analysis. Whats more, youll be able to learn about Far East supplier management and a wide range of processes to support your growth and professional development. About You To be considered as the Assistant Buyer, you will need: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills - The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues - Strong administrative skills and the ability to work independently - A strong right first time approach Other organisations may call this role Buying Assistant, Junior Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, or Assistant Merchandiser. Webrecruit and VonHaus are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if youre looking to develop your buying career as an Assistant Buyer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.