buyer Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
About The Role
Our trading teams are key to our success and as a Buying Assistant you'll join our busy, fast-paced and dynamic buying teams. We are on the hunt for traders and future traders to join Fresh/Produce & Ambient categories and would love to hear from anyone with relevant experience.
Supporting the buying team by owning all the administrative tasks
Making sure the right information is available in the right place at the right time to make things simpler for our colleagues
Management of supplier queries including: promotions, pricing, invoicing and miscellaneous product mechanics
Providing store bulletins when necessary on products and promotions
Dealing with a stakeholder network including: store, supply chain, trade planning, marketing, and other various support queries
Maintaining up to date files and trackers
Email and telephone management
About The Company
We're foodmakers and shopkeepers. Together, #WeMakeMorrisons. And everyone’s welcome here. We work as one team to help feed the nation and make sure people can get the food they need. It’s all of our jobs.
As the only UK retailer with our own manufacturing business spread across 18 sites, not to mention nearly 500 stores, we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part. So, whether you want to make the freshest food, sell it, or even join us in our head office, we’d love to meet you.
And with all the support you need to be your best, you won’t just help us make Morrisons - you’ll build a rewarding career for yourself, too
We're a diverse and inclusive employer. And we don't just say it, we show it. Everyone is welcome at Morrisons!
About You
So that you are set for success, we are looking for a self-starter, who is a great communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. You will work as part of a versatile team with a can-do culture, so it’s important that you are tenacious and strive for excellence.This is what we’re looking for:
Ability to manage multiple requirements to short timescales, with a desire to give excellent customer service
A strong desire and passion to pursue a career in Buying
Good attention to detail with a persistent and positive attitude
Self motivated with a strong ability to plan and organise
Good commercial and financial understanding and experience with strong numerical ability
Strong ability to communicate effectively whether face to face, telephone or email
Ability to analyse complex data
Confident with an ability to use initiative and seek out solutions
