Purchasing Assistant Manager
Location
Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire | United Kingdom
Job description
About The Company
Wren Kitchens is the UK's number 1 kitchen retailer! Wren is a privately-owned, family-run business which is passionate about kitchens and delivering a world-class customer experience. In the financial year of 2019 we recorded revenue of £700m.
We’re proud to say that we manufacture all our kitchens out of three, state-of-the-art factories, here in the UK. Wren is famous for having the biggest range of kitchens. We provide tailored kitchens at DIY prices. And with the largest range of colours and styles, Wren provide the creative freedom to inspire customers and build their dream kitchens.
In 2020 Wren was proudly named #1 top-rated retail workplace in the UK. In addition to this, The Telegraph recognised us as the fastest-growing bricks and mortar retailer and the Sunday Times ranked us as the 12th largest, privately owned company in the UK.
About The Role
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Manage your specific categories to make sure we are selling quality products at a competitive price in the market
- Manage and develop the relationships with key suppliers
- Manage and develop Buyers and Junior Buyers in the team
- Keep track of all Buyer and Junior Buyer categories, KPI’s and shortages
- Hold weekly team meetings to review supplier KPI’s and any team projects
- Hold monthly performance reviews with Buyers and Junior Buyers
- Set all Buyer and Junior Buyer quarterly bonus objectives
- Manage stock levels so that you stay within the min and max parameters set
- Track supplier spend, performance, pricing and quality and manage reports regarding your categories
- Keep a log of data on all products you manage, ensuring the range, pricing and product details are correct
- Work closely with key stakeholders across the business to work on processes and procedures, making sure that our customers are receiving the quality of service Wren strive offer
About You
Who are we looking for?
- Previous buying experience
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills
- Basic excel skills
- Driving license
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