Junior Buyer
Job No:
WHS254
Location:
Woolloomooloo
- Fantastic opportunity in Retail Buying
- Work with a well-known, growing international brand
- Fast-paced but relaxed, contemporary working environment
About the Company:
WHSmith is an historic British retailer focusing on news, books, and convenience, and is a renowned, competitive leader in the travel market worldwide. Our Australian operations, under which 7 brands currently operate, are rapidly expanding, and we are looking for an additional Junior Buyer to join the Head Office team and become a key part of the Commercial function.
About the Role
Working across a range of interesting and diverse categories, supporting our Buyers in the full lifecycle of Buying at WHSmith, this is a great opportunity to continue the growth of your career, joining a department with a clearly defined path for advancement. Your duties will include
- Conducting regular analysis of sales, margins, stock levels and markdowns to evaluate merchandise planning,
- Research and understand market trends and competitor activity,
- Develop alongside Buyers a range of products that compliment the overall company buying strategy,
- Source and develop supplier relationships so that the organisation’s opportunities to buy the right merchandise at the right price at the right time are maximised,
- Management of supplier relationships, negotiating reductions in costs of goods sold, first to market products and supplier incomes,
- Work closely with the inventory team to ensure effective supply chain and cost management, and
- Work closely with marketing to ensure on time delivery of best in class campaigns.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a passionate to jump on board to demonstrates the following:
- Previous retail buying experience within a fast-paced environment (news, books, convenience, highly regarded)
- Experience of negotiation, particularly around cost, income and promotional support from suppliers
- Good commercial and financial acumen to be able to interpret the market and data quickly
- Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to drive business decisions
- Creative with experience or interest in overseas sourcing
- Engaging and effective communication style
- Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of product and understanding of market trends
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines
There is a real opportunity here to make a positive impact within the team, and, as we continue to grow, to play a part in building the company.
Does this sound like the right next step for you? Apply now (via this website only), specifying your salary expectations.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.