Job description
About The Role
Fancy working for Morrisons? We’ve got an incredible opportunity that doesn’t come around everyday for a Buying Assistant to be based 4 days a week at our Head Office in Bradford.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 a trader or future traders to join our Health & Beauty category and would love to hear from anyone with relevant experience.
About The Company
Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.
Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.
We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.
Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…
Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;
- 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family member
Generous holiday entitlement
Four day working week with flexible working hours
Company pension contributions
Perks with over 850 retailers
- Free parking onsite
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