Assistant Buyer in Basford - CV-Library

Assistant Buyer | Crewe | Salary up to £27,000 + Benefits

The Role:

As an Assistant Buyer, you will support the Buyer in driving category sales and profit in line with budgets for both stores and our ecommerce channels. You will work closely with all departments across the business, as well as our suppliers and key brands to ensure we maximise the sales/profit potential of each category. You will have the opportunity to influence product selection and take ownership of a range with the support of the Buyer.

What you will get from us:

Fantastic training to help you complete your role and be the best you can be, with the option to continue your development into a more senior role, if you choose to progress within the business

A great Team to work with where you can progress and make a difference at all levels

Competitive Salary

Holiday Allowance

Free Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Company Pension scheme

Apprenticeship scheme to continue your development

Generous discount at TPRG and on our amazing benefits hub

What will you do?

Help to deliver sales, margin and supplier terms budgets within your categories across all business channels

Provide weekly category analysis and feedback proposed actions to the Buyer

Have a strong awareness of competitor activity and regularly compile competitor analysis and feedback

Support the Buyer throughout the Range Review process including analysis of the existing range, new product selection, cost negotiations, product setup and implementation

Support with the merchandising and product content on the Ryman website for your areas of responsibility

To support the buyer in formulating the promotional plan in line with the critical path

Work alongside Marketing and Space Planning to deliver strong and effective promotional

To be aware of and work within stock budget parameters

General administration including; Supplier invoicing, product setup, sample management and operational communications

Other

Visit relevant trade shows, exhibitions and suppliers, representing Ryman and The Group. International travel may be required

Comply with the Bribery Act 2010 at all times

Who we are:

Henry J Ryman, founder of Ryman, opened his first store in London at Great Portland Street in 1893, and there is still a store there today. Ryman is part of Theo Paphitis Retail Group, which comprises Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue and the London Graphic Centre.

Ryman is committed to the unlearning of unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion long term, which will remain a key focus for all aspects of our business and operations. From our product production in our supply chain to our extensive workforce, we aim to be transparent in our efforts to become a thriving, diverse and inclusive place to work