Person Specification

The successful applicant will ideally be working in a purchasing environment, have retail experience with an internet presence, strong range building to end user and negotiation skills. Knowledge of international sourcing will be a benefit as will background knowledge of the UK tool industry. Must be used to working to deadlines with the ability to multi task.

Role Profile

• Report to and assist the Purchasing Manager in all aspects of the company’s commercial trading operations.
• Manage & deliver regular product range reviews / product selection to grow the company profit margin.
• Construct catalogues accordingly including allocation of page space based on profitability analysis, The current mail plan includes 10 catalogues per year
• Oversee stock replenishment of categories to achieve stock targets, service levels & improve stock turn
• Manage a range of over 25 product categories.
• Anticipate market development manage new product development
• Deliver promotional programs.
• Visit suppliers & trade shows as required – UK & occasional overseas.
• lmprove or introduce trading agreements with suppliers on an annual basis

Working hours

Normal working hours are Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm, however additional hours may be required as appropriate when deadlines dictate.

Package details

Basic salary

20 days initially, increasing to 22 days after 2yrs to a max of 25 days after 5 yrs public holidays,
Permanent contract with six months probation initially.