Graduate Buyer
2014-10-27 18:49:25
2014-11-23 00:00:00
- Cardiff, Wiltshire
- £20-22k
- 23rd Nov ’14
- Closed
This company is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of high quality furniture. They include a number of distinctive brands, and are sold in retail outlets on both a national and international basis.
Have you ever considered a career in buying? Would you like to study the CIPS qualification? This company is currently looking for a graduate with a keen interest in business with a focus on getting into a head office commercial function. Buying is an area a lot of graduates haven't considered before and it's something we would love to tell you more about.
The key responsibilities include:
- Negotiating with suppliers
- Supplier management
- Managing inventory levels for product manufacturing
- Supplier sourcing for direct and indirect purchases
- Exposure across almost all head office functions
This is an exciting industry with lots of interaction and potential for personal and professional development.
Requirements:
- 2:1 level or above in a commercial discipline (Business, Management, Economics or related)
- 280 UCAS points from your top 3 A-levels or international equivalent
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Keen interest in buying and studying towards your CIPS qualification