Job type
PermanentLocation
Telford, ShropshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
BuyingIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
£24-28kClosing date
9 Jul 2024
Assistant Buyer - Telford, Shropshire - £24-28k
Are you an ambitious individual looking for your next role in buying?
Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Salary: £24-28k
Your new company
As a rapidly expanding online water irrigation business, we are disrupting our market to become the market-leading irrigation brand. Recognised as an award-winning company with outstanding people and an entrepreneurial environment, the ideal candidate will enjoy the buzz of creating a market-leading business with exceptional people. We specialise in water irrigation products including: hoses, pumps and pipes. We are an energetic and dynamic company, looking for someone with a passion for growth.
Your new role
In this role, you’ll be a multi-skilled member of the team, seeking and delivering continuous innovations for our customers. You will work closely with all teams within the business, including Marketing, Stock Control, Warehouse, and Customer Service and will build strong relationships with suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the development of online product ranges to deliver profitable business growth
- Supporting with admin assistance to the Retail Buyers
- Supporting the business to deliver ad-hoc projects when required
- Working towards building and developing your own ranges
- Delivering innovation through introducing new lines and product development
- Sourcing and meeting suitable suppliers/manufacturers, including attending UK and international trade shows to drive innovation
- Negotiating prices, payment terms, contracts as well as other aspects of supplier accounts for training
What you’ll get in return
- What’s in it for you? Please take the time to read our extensive list of benefits below:
- A chance to build and grow a department in a rapidly expanding/award-winning company
- Market-leading annual leave starting at 23 days plus 8 bank holidays (31 days in total), which grows with the length of service
- Your birthday is off, so you always enjoy your birthday!
- Regular socials
- We’ll pay for external training courses that may be beneficial for your role
- Awards and Recognition Schemes; delivering above and beyond never goes unnoticed
- Free onsite parking
- Flexible working around start and finish time, plus one day a week working from home
- Complimentary tea, coffee and chilled water
- Pension Scheme
- Free Summer BBQ
- We care about our employee’s mental and physical health with well-being practices embedded in the company
- An environmentally conscious company
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.