Job Description

Barkers Hairdressing Suppliers Ltd is a leading Hair and Beauty wholesaler with over 40 years of experience in the industry. With five stores and a reputation for quality and customer service, we're passionate about supporting professionals in the hair and beauty industry.

We are seeking a dedicated

Procurement / Assistant Buyer

to join our team in Norwich. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to play a key role in managing our stock, supporting sales, and ensuring we remain competitive in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

Stock Management:

Monitor stock levels and place orders to meet demand. Identify trends and seasonal variations to adjust purchasing strategies. Work within budget constraints and organize regular stock takes. Liaise with store managers and warehouse staff to ensure stock flow efficiency. Track and implement price changes, manage returns and damages, and check delivery notes. Upload new products to the CRM system, ensuring accurate cost pricing, list prices, and imagery. Ensure optimal stock turnover to reduce excess inventory or stockouts.

Supplier Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and favourable terms. Support lead buyer in negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts with suppliers. Evaluate supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality or delivery.

Furniture Sales Support:

Assist the sales team with processing furniture orders. Communicate with customers to confirm equipment specifications and ensure correct orders. Review pricing and margins for furniture sales. Coordinate with suppliers for lead times, delivery schedules, and after-sales support.

Competitor Analysis:

Support Finance team by monitoring competitor pricing for fast-selling goods on a set rota or calendar. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure pricing remains competitive. Support Sales and Finance teams to provide regular reports on competitor activity and suggest actionable insights to directors.

Education Support:

Assist the sales team and Head of Operations in managing education dates. Ensure training courses are scheduled, well-promoted, and fully booked. Coordinate course materials and resources with educators and attendees. Handle feedback and improvement opportunities for future courses.

Additional Responsibilities:

CRM and Data Management:

Ensure all product and supplier data in the system is accurate and up to date.

Cost and Margin Analysis:

Regularly review product profitability and make recommendations for improvement.

Logistics Coordination:

Work closely with the warehouse team to optimize delivery schedules and minimize delays.

Customer Service:

Assist in resolving customer inquiries related to stock availability, pricing, or order status.

What We're Looking For:

Strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. Keen attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A customer-focused approach with the ability to manage expectations.

Experience & Industry Knowledge:

Previous experience in supply chain management, procurement, or assistant buying roles is beneficial. Familiarity with CRM systems and inventory management software is an advantage.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Norwich NR6 6BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person