Buying Manager Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Waltham Abbey)

Job Description

Jollyes are on a journey of growth and transformation - we're an award-winning, pet-specialist retailer, on the hunt for an experienced Buying Manager, adept in leading and influencing your team and other stakeholders, able to own the full end to end product solution for your category. It's a very exciting time to embark on your Jollyes journey! This role sits within our Commercial team reporting to our Head of Buying. Our Buying Manager will be an inspirational and influential leader, working cross-functionally with key business functions and stakeholders. Responsible for the financial performance, product and supplier selection of specified sections or categories across our pet range with measurement criteria across net sales, margin, market share, range proposition, stock holding, inbound service levels and quality returns / complaints.

Job Responsibility

Working closely with your merchandising colleagues to own the full end to end product solution for each category from sourcing, ranging, service, store, online presentation through to exit
Build effective communications for retail teams to share the rationale and details of new product launches
Source new supplier opportunities and supply routes, presenting range and propositions to the Commercial Director
Successful supplier negotiations to achieve the best price point for our customers with regular review of market pricing and keeping abreast of competitor activity, market trends and insights
Supplier performance reviews against KPIs and managing any issues
Creating category strategies, defining the range and associated margins, sharing category insights to the wider business
Working with L&D Manager to ensure colleague training for all new product launches and existing ranges
Working with the Technical Manager to ensure we’re safe and legal at all times, supporting industry regulation and compliance across all product ranges, carrying out due diligence checks as needed

Requirements

Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
Financially competent and able to demonstrate strong numerical skills including interpretation of data
Organised with evidence of horizon planning, critical path management and the ability to work to tight deadlines
Analytical with experience of excel and power point
Experience of FOB sourcing and negotiating (relating to ‘pet’ accounts)
Solution orientated, not letting challenges become barriers with a self-driven, proactive approach
Challenges the ‘norm’ creating alternative plans and thinking with an owner mindset
Adaptable and can adjust approach to suit business needs regardless of scale or company hierarchy
An animal lover whether an owner or just a pet friend
Demonstrates integrity and diligence – will do the right thing when nobody is watching
Team player who works collaboratively and respects the needs of the team
Respectful of diversity, creates a environment which recognises and respects individuality

What we offer

iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Stream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits
Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
Colleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips
Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand)
30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too
Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off
Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more
Further benefits on completion of probationary period (Critical illness, life assurance, PMI, enhanced pension)

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