Buying Assistant in Bradford

Imagine what you could achieve here. At Morrisons, our heritage is retail, so working at pace, achieving value and putting the customer first is part of our DNA.  Our trading teams are key to our success and we are looking for a Buying Assistant to join one of our category buying teams.

Together we’re a team of 450 people who decide what we sell and at what price. We negotiate deals with suppliers. We listen to what brands and products our customers want. And we look for the best local produce, tracking down products around the world to meet constantly changing tastes. Own brands. Value brands. Global brands. We take great pride in them all. 

We work in embedded business teams, so our Buyers sit with their supply chain, finance and technical counterparts, working alongside each other to make decisions and take action quickly. We even have joint targets so that we’re unified in our mission to serve the customer. 

You will support Buyers to deliver exceptional, customer-led ranges which drive sales and margin.

You’ll be responsible for:

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   Supporting the buying team by owning all the administrative tasks
     

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   Making sure the right information is available in the right place at the right time to make things simpler for our colleagues
     

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   Creation of invoices and management of invoice queries
     

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   Providing store bulletins on products and promotions
     

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   Dealing with store and support queries
     

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    Maintaining up to date files   
     

So that you are set for success, we are looking for a self-starter, who is a great communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. You will work as part of a versatile team with a can-do culture, so it’s important that you are tenacious and strive for excellence. 

•     Ability to manage multiple requirements to short timescales, with a desire to give excellent customer service
     

•    A strong desire and passion to pursue a career in Buying
     

•    Good attention to detail with a persistent and positive attitude
     

•    Self motivated with a strong ability to plan and organise
     

•    Good commercial and financial understanding and experience with strong numerical ability
     

•    Strong ability to communicate effectively whether face to face, telephone or email
     

•    Ability to analyse complex data
     

•    Confident with an ability to use initiative and seek out solutions
   

What we offer

In return for looking after our customers, we look after our colleagues too 

•    25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays & option to buy an additional 5 days annual leave
     

•   4 day working week + occasional Saturdays
     

•   Annual bonus plan
     

•   Market leading staff discount scheme
     

•   Competitive pension scheme
     

•   Medical cover
     

•   Onsite Staff Shop, Barista Bar, Gym facilities, subsidised Canteen
     

We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive business and are committed to making Morrisons a brilliant place to work, harbouring an environment where our people can thrive. 

Treating all colleagues with respect and dignity is the Morrisons way - we celebrate individuality and love different perspectives. It’s what you bring to the table that matters.