Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer
Manchester, Greater Manchester
About Us
With a global network spanning the UK, mainland Europe and the USA, DOMU Brands is a growing eCommerce company. Our mission is to provide the highest quality products at competitive prices and an outstanding service to every customer.
DOMU Brands is a part employee-owned company. We believe our people are our future and we want their voices to be heard. We’re passionate about ensuring everyone feels included in our mission, direction, and success.
We are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Buying Team on a permanent, full-time basis to help drive the performance of our Home, Garden & DIY brands.
What we offer:
- Salary of £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience
- Flexible start/finish
- Hybrid working
- Medi-cash Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 30 holiday days
- Sick Pay
- Staff Discount
- Spotlight Awards
If you have experience of working in a buying function, this is the perfect opportunity to join our dedicated company.
You’ll discover a supportive team and a range of professional development prospects, making this a fantastic chance to enhance your career and hone your skillset.
So, if you’re ready to develop your skill set with support from a diverse, multi-skilled and exceptionally talented team, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As an Assistant Buyer, you will assist the Buyer with the procurement of a large range of products to sell online.
Assisting in the creation and maintenance of category buying plans, you will maintain regular contact with suppliers, manage data input for critical paths and liaise with other internal departments where necessary.
Additionally, you will:
- Gain market and product awareness and competitor analysis
- Ensure Marketing is correctly briefed regarding new items
- Organise and maintain a sample tracker for inbound product samples
- Liaise with the QA Department
- Manage your own product range
- Attend UK trade shows
- Work cross-functionally with other members of the category team
About You
To be considered as an Assistant Buyer, you will need:
- Experience of working in a buying function
- The ability to build rapport and relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- The ability to understand and react to the changes in demand, supply and logistics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation, influencing and persuasion skills
- Strong administrative skills
- A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
Exposure to Far East sourcing and importing would be beneficial, as would a retail or eCommerce background. However, these are not essential.
Domu Brands is an equal opportunities employer, is 100% committed to creating jobs within the UK, and highly values a diverse workforce.
So, if you’re looking for the chance to develop skills as an Assistant Buyer, select the apply button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.