Assistant Buyer Impulse

Assistant Buyer Impulse

Based Swindon (hybrid working)



The Impulse team here at WH Smith is lively, fast-paced and energetic. You will join a business that will enable you to have full responsibility for the area you work in, which will enable you to hit the ground running.



Job Description:



There is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our High Street Impulse team at our head office in Swindon.



The main purpose of this role is to work alongside the confectionery Buyer, supporting the management and delivery of the strategy for the relevant category, providing data insight and analysis on range performance and helping to facilitate promotional plans.



This is a great opportunity start your buying career, to learn and develop your skills as in one of the UK’s most longest running high street stores.



The Accountabilities:



Assisting the relevant Confectionery buyer to generate new ideas on how to grow sales, margin and supplier income



Supporting management of the new and existing projects, post HFSS (High Fat, salt & Sugar rollout)



Managing effective relationships with suppliers



Keeping abreast of market trends and competitor activity in a fast-paced environment, to help identify new opportunities as well as changes to our existing offering



Ensuring the smooth running of promotions and complying with promotional deadlines



Taking accountability and supporting the buyer with day-to-day tasks



Chasing and liaising with suppliers to ensure all product details & costs are up to date



Working closely with our store operation team, as a day-to-day support operative



Managing inhouse POS alongside marketing teams, with a get it right first-time approach



The Requirements for the Role:



Enthusiastic and keen to learn



Excellent organisational skills



Strong ability to prioritise own workload



Proven ability to work within a team



Net understanding of business (i.e., buying and stock)



Excellent numerical and analysis capability



PC literate and confident in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Office



Ideally educated to degree-level or equivalent



What we can offer you:



Annual bonus based on company performance



Hybrid working model from home and in the office



24 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday



Finish at 4pm on a Friday



Competitive pension contribution



Staff discount card for stores and online

About Us

WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we have occupied our place as the ‘Hub of the High Street’ and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Format of Business

Buying

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Position Type

Permanent

Salary From

upto

Salary To

25,000

Hours / Week

36.25

Country

UK

County

Wiltshire

Job Code / Grade

C

Post Code

SN3 3LR