Assistant Buyer
- Recruiter
- National Trust
- Location
- Swindon
- Salary
- 27735.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 26 May 2021
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Prioritising our long-term commercial growth plans alongside ensuring our offer is competitive and matches current market trends, this role is an exciting yet challenging opportunity.
This is a fixed-term contract due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last but it is unlikely to be more than 12 months.
What it's like to work here This post is based at our head office in Swindon but the post is currently working from home due to Covid-19 restrictions. Once the office re-opens we will return to working from the office, our properties or regional hubs but this is unlikely to exceed an average of 2 days per week. There will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust.We're bigger than you think, we're more complicated than we appear and we're larger scale than you'd imagine. We've got passionate people in all our teams, and we've got so much more we want to achieve. We're for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. We don't want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us.
Our central head office Heelis, is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. We're well placed, with ample parking nearby, a shopping outlet with plenty of options for places to eat, and the town centre only a 10 minute walk away. Alternatively you can enjoy our open plan atrium space for lunch times, with our internal cafe available every day.
What you'll be doing You'll work with the buyer to grow the Food, Stationery and Souvenir business commercially and in new and innovative directions, identifying new opportunities and exploiting them to meet budgets. You'll together be responsible for creating ranges that link back to cause, engaging both the organisation and our supporters - and in turn extending the Trust's reach and emotional connection to our audiences.You'll be a strong negotiator and will build solid relationships, internally especially with the merchandising team and externally with suppliers in order to achieve team KPIs. The successful candidate will be an experienced assistant buyer with experience of and/or a passion for one or more of the product categories - Food, Stationery or Souvenir.
Who we're looking for- Knowledge of the UK retail market and supply base for the relevant product areas
- Experience and understanding of product design and manufacturing processes
- Experience of range building, product management and understanding of the drivers for customer satisfaction, repeat business, spend, margins and profitability
- Knowledge of buying planning systems
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and communication skills
- Experience in ensuring policies, frameworks and standards are fully implemented
Benefits for working at the National Trust:
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Discounts in high street stores, cinemas, National Trust properties and cafes.
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Generous annual leave
- Subsidised health cash plan
- Free 24-hour support service
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Training & Development tailored to you
- Up to 5 days of paid volunteering for you.
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