Frasers Group are currently looking for an Assistant Buyer to join us at our GAME Head Office in Basingstoke. We started as a small store in Maidenhead in 1982 and from there, grew to become a global powerhouse. We believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. We’ve never been afraid to strive forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying our portfolio and elevating stores. We’re not sitting back – there’s no room for hesitation. As a PLC with a £4bl turn over, this opportunity to grow your career in a fast paced and dynamic environment is one for the bold. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Supporting the Senior Trading Manager and Buyer in the delivery of Category strategy to achieve market share, revenue, profit, and stock targets
• Full accountability for smaller suppliers and sub-categories, defining/implementing ranges and managing product lifecycles
• Supporting all aspects of a product category area – including range management, pricing strategy, promotional development and execution across stores and online
• Managing new product launches and forecasting stock purchases
• Assessing category performance and conducting market analysis
• Building and managing effective supplier relationships
• Developing and executing promotional plans across Stores and Online channels
• Ensuring all product administration from set up to launch and ongoing sales are maintained
• Ensuring product prices within range are correctly set up in systems for the right amounts, with right cost prices, and for right timeframes
• Setting up and implementing trading activity each week that ensures revenue and margin targets are delivered
• Taking part in Category Trading Reviews with Senior Buyer/Buyer & Head of Category on a weekly and monthly basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience of working for a multi-channel retailer in the Gaming or Consumer Electronics market in a Buying, Trading or Category team is desirable
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Able to build effective working relationships internally and externally
• Strong commercial acumen and looking to build a career with a global business

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An opportunity like this at Frasers is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits and take the team with you
• Own it and back it
• Not hesitate and act with purpose
• Be commercial and customer-focused