Job description
Frasers Group started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. We are now a collection of the world’s most iconic brands.
We’re reimagining retail and believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We’ve never been afraid to push forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores. We’re not sitting back – there’s no room for hesitation.
Finding the fearless.
To stay ambitious, we need an Assistant Buyer who will embrace our heritage as we look to elevate our future. We’re looking for candidates who see the possible in impossible; those who are open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it’s the best option for our business. Our people are passionate about the business and their area of expertise.
The opportunity.
Reporting to the Senior Buyer / Buyer, The Assistant Buyer will be required to support the management of all aspects of a product category area – including range management, pricing strategy, promotional development and execution across stores and online, new product launches, supplier management, forecasting of stock purchases, category performance & market analysis, and product administration.
- Support the Senior Buyer / Buyer in commercial ensuring key KPI’s are met for self and team
- Implement a forward thinking and relevant customer centric plan that effectively delivers all commercial aspects of the products you buy, including digital
- Support the Senior Buyer / Buyer stock and cash against targets
- Support the Senior Buyer / Buyer relationships with suppliers to achieve best in industry
- Manages relationships with all relevant internal departments
- Demonstrates and delivers planning to achieve effective use of time, professional execution of role and personal growth goals
- Resilience, flexibility and a willingness to undertake varied responsibilities working alone or as part of a team
- A professional, confidential and flexible approach to working with people
- Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
- Ability to manage a heavy workload and at times conflicting priorities as well as tracking progress on a wide range of tasks
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude and excellent work ethic
Additional Information
An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:
- Think without limits and take the team with you
- Own it and back it
- Not hesitate and act with purpose
- Be commercial and customer-focused.