Buyer - Technology Distributor

Location
Norwich, Essex
Salary
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum
Posted
15 Nov 2016
Closes
13 Dec 2016
Ref
1338977
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Position: Buyer - Technology
Location: Essex
Salary: £25000 - £35000 per annum + Market leading benefits
Job Type: Full time

Our company client is a fast growing Technology Distributor business who are now looking to recruit a dynamic and personable Buyer to join their Inventory Department based in Essex.The successful candidate will ensure the management of allocated suppliers saleable stock procurement and will maximise the stock availability for customers, whilst minimising exposure to excess or aged high value stocks. This role offers exposure across internationally renowned brands.

Company Overview:

* Europe's #1 Distributor in technology products and accessories, working in partnership with 3,000+ retailers and etailers Europe wide.
* A work hard, play hard culture, with ample opportunity for social interaction through company events, end of month celebrations and vendor/dealer hospitality.

Major duties for this role include:

* Purchasing goods to ensure high stock availability and uninterrupted supply to customers, without exposing to excess stocks.
* Proactive assessment of information from multiple sources inc. sales, forecasts, market trends and promotional activities.
* Building and developing vendor relations.
* Holding weekly and monthly forecast reviews with senior management.
* Extensive inventory management, driving execution of strategies to reduce excess/aged stock levels.

Background and knowledge required:

* Ideally 2+ years' experience within distribution, retail or dealers.
* Preferable experience within purchasing of IT and consumer electronics.
* Proven track record of inventory management.
* CIPS desirable but not essential

Personality metrics:

* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Firm/forceful when necessary
* Commercially aware
* Great attention to detail
* Dynamic and driven

Keywords: Buyer OR Technology OR Inventory OR Purchasing OR Procurement OR "Inventory Management

If you are interested in this position, please forward your details to us.