Senior Buyer
Ryman Stationery Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £40,000 – £45,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Crewe |
| Type | Other |
Job Description
Location: Crewe RSC
Department: Trading
Salary: £40000 – £45000 per annum
Ryman have a rare opportunity to join our Buying team, the role is based in our vibrant Crewe Retail Support Centre where you will sit within our dynamic trading team.
What will you get from us?
- Competitive Salary
- Holiday Allowance
- Generous discount at TPRG and our amazing benefits hub
- Pension Plan
- Access to mental health first aiders
- Continued training and development opportunities.
Overall purpose and scope of the job:
As a Senior Buyer, you will manage all aspects of your categories, presenting new product ranges and sourcing new opportunities for the business in line with category strategy. The role will involve line management of an Assistant Buyer, to be successful in this role you will inspire and be able people to connect & express yourself with others to enrich their lives through learning, work and play.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for a specific set of categories across all business channels, notably Ryman.co.uk
- Deliver sales, margin, stock and supplier terms budgets within your categories across all business channels
- Develop the buying strategy, in conjunction with the Senior Management team
- Provide weekly category analysis and propose actions to impact commercial performance
- To negotiate supplier terms and conditions, supplier retrospective and ad hoc monies in order to achieve budgeted targets
- Have a strong awareness of competitor activity and react accordingly to maintain a competitive commercial edge
- Review and analyse operational and financial reports to measure productivity and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements within your categories.
- Continually look for new product opportunities to improve the offering to customers, both from stocked ranges and drop-ship opportunities, challenging the status quo to ensure business growth
- Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Ecom team to deliver strong and effective promotions
- Manage and improve the supply chain within these categories to maximise profit and sales performance, ensuring that targeted levels of availability are maintained
- Visit relevant trade shows, exhibitions and suppliers, representing Ryman and The Group. International travel will be required (Covid restrictions permitting)
Who we are:
Henry J Ryman, founder of Ryman, opened his first store in London at Great Portland Street in 1893, and there is still a store there today. Ryman is part of Theo Paphitis Retail Group, which comprises Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue and the London Graphic Centre.
Many of our teams work in a flexible way and we are open to discussing this possibility, so please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Ryman is committed to the unlearning of unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion long term, which will remain a key focus for all aspects of our business and operations. We aim to be transparent in our efforts to become a thriving, diverse and inclusive place to work.
Company description:
Since 1893 Ryman has been a leading name on the high street, providing our customers all over the UK with pens, pencils, calculators, notebooks, and more stationery essentials. What you might not know is that we also pride ourselves on our wide range of office supplies, technology, and garden furniture. Our experts hand-select every item from ballpoint pens to printers to hot tubs, and we have exclusive products from brands that you love and trust, like HP, Biro, Really Useful Boxes, and more. We also provide office essentials to businesses, enterprises, and education. Whether your company is office-based or home-based, our range has everything your employees need from home office desks, copy paper with bulk discount, and hot drinks. One of our specialist team members is on hand to help with your business ordering, offering you fast delivery and the option to pay by credit.
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