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• Progressive hybrid working environment - Northamptonshire based

About Our Client

Join and help my client to continue to win in the market through supporting the creation of category sourcing plans, identifying opportunities that optimise growth for my client, it's brands and its customers

Junior Buyer will support the team with system administration and take ownership for RFQs as well as take direct ownership of some category where you will be supported to develop Sourcing & Supplier strategies to drive category growth and terms improvements

Job Description

• Supporting system admin for wider buying team
• Working with sales team to create and send RFQs to suppliers and provide supplier recommendations
• Take ownership of their category and work with sales team to drive sales and margin
• Analyse the market to find potential new suppliers and set up products and suppliers on SAP
• Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing, terms, and quality of service
• Supporting Sales with RFQs and general product information requests
• Sales and margin performance of categories
• Timely response to sales team for ad hoc information requests
• Setup product and suppliers on SAP and ensure appropriate administration is completed

The Successful Applicant

• Experience of working in an office based commercial environment
• Basic understand of supply chain, marketing and/or working in a sales environment
• Good interpersonal Skills and able to communicate well with peers
• Ability to analyse and develop accurate reporting of sales and margin
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong Excel skills and Proficient in other MS Office applications
• Strong numeracy skills
• Friendly can-do attitude, personable and enjoy working within a team environment
• Always holding colleagues in highest respect but not afraid to challenge the status quo and constructively challenge to provide a better overall solution/outcome for the business.
• Orderly, efficient, and professional with the willingness to learn and have an aptitude towards attention to detail, excellent time management skills and prioritisation of their time.
• Works well under pressure and is quick to embrace change.
• To contribute to the company's goal for outstanding customer buying experience.
• Dynamic, can do, passionate, and willingness to go the extra mile to learn and put the customer first.
• 18 months in working with a team of buyers / procurement professional and/or buying assistant experience
• Ability to manage & prioritise Customer and internal work demands

What's on Offer

• Flexible hybrid working environment (c. 2/3 days in Norwich or Northampton)
• Life insurance
• Pension
• 25 days holiday