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WiggleCRC are recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join the team in our Mallusk office! (Maternity Contract).
The role
You will understand and operate within the agreed Merchandisers Range Framework, selecting the most appropriate suppliers, products, and negotiate industry leading prices and terms, and work with the Buying Assistant to set up all products with the correct data in a timely manner.
This is a great chance to step up in your career and receive further experience in the Buyer industry!
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiating prices, Supplier Terms & Deals
- On Boarding new Suppliers, Brands and Products
- Exiting poor selling / non profitable Suppliers, Brands and Products
- Managing supplier relationships
- New product / Brand trailing
- Communicating relevant details to the wider business (Marketing / International)
- Accurate product and supplier data
- Maintaining product ranges within the range plan parameters
Experience
- Experience of Buying within a similar retailer, or interest in moving into buying within a fast-paced online retailer.
- Understanding of the principles of balanced attribute range building, and able to operate within the budgeted framework.
- Experience of introducing new Brands or Products that prove successful
Live your Passion - succeed together
We are driven by our winning teams who value the unique strengths we each bring. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, a people manager or technical specialist, we have a place for you.
We are all in and we win as one – there is a place for everyone in our team.
This is your opportunity to join a team that leads from the front, unafraid to pursue ambitious goals. At WiggleCRC, we support you all the way, helping you achieve your personal best.
What’s in it for you – the benefits
Along with the opportunity to work with and learn from a hugely experienced team of creative and innovative people, we also offer:
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Learning and development programmes
- 25 days annual leave
- 5% pension contribution
- Staff discount & a company bonus scheme
- Flexible working hours with hybrid working
- Healthcare plan
- Maternity and paternity leave provision
- Company sporting events, smart casual dress code and a brilliant company culture
Being diverse and inclusive are key to our company values. You can find out more about the actions we’re taking to support diversity on the Wiggle and Chain Reaction careers page on our websites.
Please do not hesitate to contact our talent team if you would like to discuss access needs and reasonable adjustments further.
We are constantly striving to be a better business, and not just because it makes good business sense, but it’s the right thing to do.
Our commitments come under one pillar named “Powering Better” in which we focus on making a difference in three key areas, planet, people, and product.
