Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant

Welcome Bonus!

We are keen to attract new talent who can make a difference in our workplace. This means that all candidates who are offered a role and go on to start in a permanent role with us, will receive a bonus of £750 gross (pro rata if part-time) in their first month's pay.

Our Company

Draper Tools is a family business with a rich history, a strong, supportive 'family culture' and a passion for continuous improvement. We believe everyone can make a difference, we value opinions, we embrace new ideas and take a collaborative and proactive approach to change.

There is a new wave of energy throughout the business with lots of exciting changes happening, including Draper Tools proudly becoming the official partners of Southampton Football club again.

We promote a friendly, positive and inclusive team culture so come and make a difference joining us as a Buying Assistant within our Buying department. In this role you will provide admin, analytical and systems assistance to our Buying Categories Managers.

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Benefits

As a Buying Assistant your benefits will include:

• Full-time hours with some flexibility on start and finish time and possible hybrid working after an initial settling in period.
• Holidays rising to 25 days with the ability to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme
• Private health scheme *
• Staff discount on Draper products with significant savings available
• Long service bonus *
• Ad-hoc rewards and recognition
• Day off for your birthday
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discount scheme - discounts on gym memberships, groceries, holidays and more.

*After qualifying period

Job responsibilities

Working as a Buying Assistant your role will include:

• Providing analytical and admin support when the team are reviewing products and/or ranges, including benchmarking.
• Assisting Buying Category Managers with introducing new products, including liaison with the Production Studio and Supply Chain teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Working closely with manufacturers and our Marketing team to ensure website and catalogue data is accurate, up to date, and in line with product specifications.
• Interacting with suppliers, QA and Production Studio to ensure user manuals, spares lists, drawings and certifications are accurate.
• Stock-holding analysis and completion of profit margin reports so the impact of cost pricing changes can be reviewed.

Skills required

• Experience of working in a similar role, working with a large product range
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Methodical and organised, the ability to plan and prioritise a multi-project workload
• Analytical with strong problem solving skills
• Good accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills
• Friendly, approachable and professional
• An interest in tools would be an advantage

If you are interested in this position, please click the link. This will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System where you will be able to apply for the role.

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