The purpose of a Buyer Designate is to support and execute buying activities for a defined product category within the OK Franchise portfolio by maintaining product ranges, managing supplier interactions, and administering pricing and promotions, ensuring availability, competitiveness, and alignment to Group guidelines and franchise requirements.
Product Range Administration
- Implement approved category ranges in line with Group and OK Franchise requirements
- Monitor range performance and recommend adjustments based on sales trends and store feedback
- Maintain accurate product listings, specifications, and records
- Support range rationalisation activities to ensure relevant and commercially viable assortments
Pricing and Cost Management
- Maintain product cost prices in line with approved pricing structures
- Monitor and review competitor pricing and market movements
- Support supplier negotiations by preparing data and analysis for decision-making
Promotions and Advertising Support
- Assist in the coordination of promotional activities and campaigns
- Monitor stock availability to support promotional execution
- Provide and validate product and pricing information to marketing teams
- Track promotional performance and highlight risks or gaps
Supplier Coordination and Support
- Liaise with suppliers to track orders, resolve queries, and ensure delivery timelines
- Maintain supplier information and documentation
- Support onboarding of new suppliers in line with procurement processes
- Escalate risks related to supply, pricing, or service delivery
Stock and Availability Management
- Monitor stock levels in the DC and identify potential shortages
- Work with distribution centres and suppliers to resolve supply issues
Market and Trend Monitoring
- Monitor customer trends, competitor activity, and product performance
- Identify gaps or opportunities and recommend improvements to the category
- Maintain awareness of franchise store requirements and trading conditions
Administrative and Process Compliance
- Maintain accurate records across buying systems and documentation
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, pricing governance, and audit requirements
- Support reporting and data analysis for category reviews
- Contribute to continuous improvement of buying processes
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