Role Overview & Specifications

Digital Buyer

Job details

Posted 19 April 2023

Salary £25000 - £28000 per annum

LocationWest Yorkshire

Job type Permanent

DisciplineMarketing

ReferenceKW-152

Contact NameKatie Warden

Job description

Digital Buyer

Wakefield

£28,000



We are now recruiting a Digital Buyer to join a well-established family-run retailer within the cosmetics industry. If you're passionate about the cosmetics industry and want to grow with a company, this is the job for you!



This company is one of the UK's well-established online retailers of cosmeceutical products and is looking for a Digital Buyer to join its team.



Key Responsibilities -


  • Collecting and analysing data to help predict trends and forecast sales figures

  • Researching new markets, products and manufacturing processes to ensure they're always ahead of the curve

  • Identifying quality standards and ensuring that all products meet those standards

  • Collating customer feedback

  • Negotiating with clients and suppliers to agree on prices, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusivity deals

  • Working with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products

  • Delivering reports on sales data, marketing activity and other metrics to the senior management team and other stakeholders

  • Keeping up to date on competitors

  • Adapting product offerings based on customer feedback and behaviour
Requirements -


  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Relationship-building and networking skills

  • Knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing techniques

  • An understanding of supply chain management and logistics

  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheets, presentation software and other stock management software and systems

  • Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality control

  • A passion for working within the cosmetics industry

You will need to have the initiative to work in a fast-paced environment, with the passion for wanting to drive this company in the right direction and the ability to communicate with the whole team. If you think you have the skillsets above, don't hesitate to send over your CV and get your name in the mix!



Keywords: Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Digital Merchandiser, Cosmetic Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing, Cosmeceuticals, Cosmetics Industry, Networking, Supply, Supply Management, Stock Manager, Beauty Industry

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