Buyer Full Time

Buyer (Full time)

Gretna Green Ltd

Gretna Green Ltd, a fourth-generation family business since 1885, own and operate a range of businesses within the Gretna Green and Gretna Villages. Including the 5-star, award-winning Famous Blacksmiths Shop Attractions, two, multi-award-winning hotels, the Old Toll Bar and Canny Scot Shop, and proudly offer weddings, retail, hospitality, and online shopping to a global marketplace. We want you to feel respected in your job role and know that any career aspirations are encouraged with training and development programmes bespoke to your role.

We are currently looking for a full-time Buyer to join our expanding Buying team. As a Buyer, you will play an incredibly important role in the whole buying process. Working closely with the Head of Buying you will ensure we plan and deliver the most commercial and profitable ranges in line with our buying ethos and customer profile. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experienced in buying, negotiation, product planning, data analysis and managing a team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing and building supplier relationships at senior level and embedding the appropriate supplier contracts
• Source, develop and deliver a commercially focused well balanced range within our hotel, retail, and ecommerce portfolio
• Support the Head of Buying to manage contracts, supplier performance and tender procedures
• Identify market opportunities and work with the buying team to bring new products to market
• Build seasonal range plans by local (visual and numerical)
• Work with internal partners to drive retail sales and achieve annual budgets
• Effective management and mentorship of Assistant Buyers and Buyers Admin Assistant
• Deputise for the Head of Buying where necessary

Required Skills include:

• Can analyse market and product trends to ensure insightful buying decisions are being made
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Be highly collaborative and a confident communicator able to develop excellent stakeholder relationships
• Ability to coach and mentor junior members in the team, ensuring their professional development
• Be organised and proactive with the ability to multitask, prioritise and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
•  Have previous experience within a similar role

Benefits and Remuneration

Location: Gretna Green – on-site (occasional remote working available)

Holidays: 30 days holiday per annum (including bank/public holidays)

Rate of pay: Competitive, depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Days: 5 days from 7, occasionally covering weekends and/or public holidays

Additional benefits

o    Exclusive colleague discounts in our hotels and retail outlets

o    One free night’s stay in hotels, subject to availability

o    Free lunch provided

o    Company pension contribution

o    Training and development through our ‘Great Place to Work’ scheme

To apply please email careers@gretnagreen.com with your CV before the closing date.

Closing date: 30th March 2023