This isn't your standard buying role. We're not here to offer just another procurement job where you tick boxes or just press buttons - you're making the calls that drive sales - fast.
At ITS, buying means having commercial instincts, understanding the market and being ahead of the competition to exceed brand and margin targets.
Alongside negotiating keen cost prices with suppliers, you'll be shaping product ranges, setting sell-out prices, and planning weekly promotional activity that keeps us ahead of the competition both online and in-store.
A solid understanding of power tools and their applications is essential - our customers count on us to get the right tools in their hands, and we need buyers who know the difference between a combi drill and an impact driver, and why it matters.
We're a fast-paced, close-knit, ideas-driven team where the right personality in the office matters just as much as the experience.
We Want Someone Who Is
Full of energy and initiative
Has commercial instinct to turn buying decisions into sales
Confident in negotiating to influence results
Clear decision making with the ability to act fast
Knowledgeable about power tools, their uses, and their relevance to our customer base
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Negotiate, influence and deliver results
Monitor market trends and competitor activity
Collaborate with the wider team to shape product categories
Monitor category performance and forecast
Work cross-functionally with internal teams particularly the marketing department
Plan and execute promotional activity across the website and in stores
What The Role Involves
Regular use of spreadsheets, pivot tables, and data to make informed commercial decisions
Switching between team projects and solo work to meet deadlines
Staying organised and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commercial awareness with a deep understanding of the target market and market pricing
Primarily desk-based with use of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and other internal software for analysis, pricing, and reporting
Desirable Experience
Experience in buying, selling, or a similar commercial role
Background or knowledge in the tools or hardware industry
Practical knowledge or hands-on experience specific to power tools
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment, working with exciting products and well-established suppliers. This role offers the opportunity to directly contribute to the direction and success of key product categories, with clear pathways for career progression and personal development.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 35,000.00-50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site gym
On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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