Buyer, Apple

Salary range - £49,600 - £74,900 This position is a permanent contract The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Technology team aim for a minimum of around 2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings but again, are flexible on this. This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office campus. Key responsibilities Support the Buying Manager Category Lead L5 in creating conditions for all Partners to thrive and achieve their potential Responsible for all commercial negotiations inclusive of marketing funds (Media Sales team responsible for implementation & briefing (on-site + agencies)) Speciality areas, will be responsible for additional activities within physical estate planning & asset sales Support the Category Lead rather than Buying Manager L5 in building a category & propositional strategy. Develop and buy market leading own brand and/or branded ranges, managing product lifecycle from launch to exit of product ranges. Collaborate with specialist functions to plan and develop ranges. Collaborate with specialist functions to develop a sourcing strategy for your product assortment, delivering category margin targets & ensuring your supply base complies with all CSR and legal requirements. Collaborate with Merchandisers to prepare and share Standardised Range Plan, in line with critical path, to hand over to the Central Operations Team. Alongside Merchandiser, sign off product ranges and branch grading with Buying Manager L5, and Head of Buying when required, using reporting from Product Operations. Propose Balance To Achieve across commercial KPIs for the assortment each month in collaboration with the Merchandiser Essential skills/experience you’ll need Retail Industry Experience: Proven extensive experience in the retail industry, with a focus on buying, category management, or product management within the designated category. Direct experience in buying practices,merchandising strategies, and supplier negotiations is helpful for this role. Negotiation Skills: Good negotiation skills and experience in leading strategic commercial negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favourable terms and agreements, maximising value and profitability for the category. Category Expertise: In-depth knowledge and expertise within the designated category, including an understanding of product trends, customer preferences, and industry dynamics. Direct experience in range planning, product assortment development, and brand management within the category is highly desirable. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas, negotiate agreements, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Desirable skills/experience you may have Apple product knowledge or experience #LI-HS1 #LI-HYBRID