Assistant Buyer
Ref: 575726
Buckinghamshire, UK
£32,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sourcing
- Product Range Management
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
A highly accountable and pragmatic Assistant Buyer with over 20 years of experience encompassing buying account management, sourcing, and collaborative supplier relations with extensive travel and negotiations with Far East suppliers. The candidate has proven expertise in managing extensive portfolios, executing strategic purchasing plans, and leading support teams within retail environments. Notable background includes delivering on KPIs, optimising pricing strategies, and enhancing supplier collaboration to ensure product availability and competitive market positioning.
What makes them great?
- Expertise in navigating complex negotiations, achieving favourable terms that have directly contributed to margin improvements and cost savings.
- Proven capability in trend identification and market analysis, leading to successful product launches and range expansions tailored to consumer needs.
- Strong organisational skills, ensuring all projects and initiatives are executed efficiently, aligning with broader business strategies and financial objectives.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Purchasing and Sourcing: Skilled in negotiating terms and managing relationships with international suppliers, particularly in the Far East, aligning business needs with market dynamics.
- Product Range Management: Demonstrated success in identifying market trends, curating product lines and ensuring comprehensive market coverage.
- Project and Team Leadership: Experience in leading project teams and supporting cross-departmental efforts to achieve business objectives, marked by a tenure that included mentoring and training team members.