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BUYING ASSISTANT - TRAINEE

Reference:
PER6737
Job Role (s):
Business and Customer Support
Salary:
£23,000 Per Annum
Benefits:
Free Parking + Benefits
Town/City:
West Midlands, Birmingham
Contract Type:
Permanent

Are you seeking a career rather than a job?

This is a fabulous opportunity to start a career as a Buyer or would suit someone with some previous buying experience...

Our client is a very successful and well established retailer with over 300 stores nationwide. Due to significant growth they are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join their Buying Team and start or continue their career as a Purchaser/Buyer.

This is a unique opportunity for a driven and detail orientated person to establish their career within procurement or purchasing, as a buyer for a fast growing business, family owned stable business that encourages career development.

You'll be working as part of a dynamic team of established Buyers

Daily responsibilities will include:

*Placing orders according to demand and to agreed supplier plans
*Range reviews, data tracking and price comparisons.
*Keeping accurate records, setting up new lines, transferring stock and answering calls and enquiries

The successful candidate will be:

*An excellent communicator, strong Customer Service skills and confident in dealing with people at all levels
*Strong organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
*Good numeracy skills and excellent with all Microsoft packages and generally good at picking up systems and processes, although full training will be given

A good standard of education is required minimum GCSE, B Grade and above in Maths & English (Or the equivalent)


If you have the required experience and attributes required and seeking a career opportunity, please get in touch ASAP

Thank you for your interest in this role. We will assess your application against the essential criteria for the role. We aim to let you know within 48-hours if your application is to be progressed.

If you do not hear from us within the time frame, you are not successful on this occasion, please continue to respond/apply to future roles we advertise. We will not retain your details in line with Data Protection guidance.

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