Power Tools Buyer

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain buying matrices for new and current suppliers within the relevant category.
• Research new brands and products, negotiating best prices, promotions, and rebate packages to maintain competitive position and margin targets.
• Attend trade shows and conferences in the UK and abroad, leading supplier meetings as required (COVID permitting).
• Place, forecast, and schedule purchase orders considering stock holding, sales, promotions, warehouse capacity, and lead times.
• Manage and report on current products to maximize performance, addressing underperforming lines.
• Upload information to the system ensuring accuracy and resolving queries.
• Establish strong relationships with new and existing suppliers, ensuring effective communication and efficient issue resolution.
• Work alongside buying and marketing teams to aid in catalogue and sales brochure creation, including supplier matrices and information gathering.
• Assist Buying Manager with buying strategy by analyzing market trends, competitor activity, and seeking new product opportunities.
• Provide advice and guidance to the team in managing product ranges to maximize sales and profits across the department.
• Support Buying Manager with training and developing new team members, acting as mentor.
• Assist with introduction of new efficient buying practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory Health & Safety requirements.

Necessary Skills & Attributes

• GCSE Maths & English to Level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in retail or online industry preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience purchasing/buying power tool products.
• Commercial awareness of buying budgets, forecasts, and margins.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone manner and professional email correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members at all levels, including senior management.
• Able to actively and confidently participate in supplier meetings.
• Must be confident, motivated, and able to work independently.
• Pleasant, helpful, optimistic attitude with ability to form strong working relationships.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a valuable team member with a flexible can-do attitude.

Salary & Hours

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Hours: Shifts between 7.45am - 5pm

How to Apply

Apply via email to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with subject line 'Application for Power Tools Buyer'.