AddressAre you an experienced buyer who wants to be part of a high performing, fast paced global team that is responsible for buying the company’s finished goods, components and raw materials?
Are you passionate about sourcing and managing a global supplier base to deliver the right cost, quality and service for Games Workshop to support the continued growth of the business?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our buying team for a fixed term contract of 18 months. You will be responsible for managing suppliers globally in specific categories of product.
We’ll look to you to build & maintain strong long term supplier relationships & effective sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers to reduce risk and improve supply options. You’ll be responsible for owning product critical paths and ensuring they are adhered to, working cross functionally with your suppliers, within the Buying & Merchandising team and across Games Workshop to make this happen.
Previous experience of buying, ideally from a manufacturing and/ or global retail environment is essential to this role. You’ll be responsible for ensuring cost of goods and service levels are negotiated to deliver margin targets. Suggesting methods and implementing solutions which achieve this without compromising quality.
No two days are ever the same in this fast paced role. A positive attitude, strong prioritisation skills and the drive to independently work to high standards under pressure will see you succeed across multiple projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and very well established company that continues to lead the industry and delight our customers. If you want to be part of our exciting future, we want to hear from you!
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work.
Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is just as important as your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking. In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
Other Essential Information
Location: In this role you will be working at our head office in Nottingham (UK) and remotely from home.
Travel: There will be global travel as required to establish new sourcing markets, assess and manage supply base and attend international trade shows.
Closing date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Sunday 24th March 2024
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for. Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application.
