Tredz Jobs
Tredz Exists to Serve Cyclists
We want to support & increase the footprint of cycling and be known as the best in class of bicycle retailers with our service, selection and price.
It’s not HR gibberish to say none of that is possible without great people. We might operate on the internet (alongside physical stores) but everything we do needs human beings to pull the strings: customer contact, parcel dispatch, marketing, technical services, web code, etc, etc.
To that end, our senior management team try to help employees bring their best selves to work. The better the people, the better the result for our customers. Is that where you come in?
Life at Tredz
We are a hardworking bunch that take pride in punching above our weight. Small beginnings have seen us morph into several departments with a team of around 80 colleagues.
We plan on growing, and growing fast. We change more in a year than other firms might in three years. There are some quieter corners of the company but if change, pace and responsibility are your bag then this is definitely somewhere you can thrive.
Why Work at Tredz?
We don’t have endless organisational structures and a long corporate ladder to climb but we certainly offer a vibrant, energising environment with huge opportunity for those who want to develop. The majority of our senior team started life with smaller roles and have taken more responsibility filling larger shoes over time.
Bikes are in our DNA but we don’t expect you to be an elite racer or a hard-core adventurer. We want you for your skills and wherewithal, rather than for your hobbies (i.e. bike knowledge isn’t essential). Other skills are as attractive to us as industry knowledge.
Enjoy Our Benefits
- Colleague discount of up to 25% across the Halfords Group
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Life assurance
- Fantastic deals across a range of other retailers, travel providers, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and support
- Trade Price (plus VAT) Bike Scheme
- Option to join our Share Save and Cycle2Work schemes
Current Opportunities
Swansea - United Kingdom | Full Time, Permanent
At Tredz we're believers in cycling, big time. We're real bike people with a real online bike shop. Sharing our passion, our know-how, our stories. All to bring bikes and everything relating to them to people who love riding as much as us. Here to help riders, and their bikes, get out there.
Working within the Commercial team, as a Senior Buyer you will lead on the Parts and Accessories categories to deliver an exciting and attractive product range to our consumers. You will be instrumental in negotiating contracts, terms and process with our world class suppliers and supporting the maintenance of our successful and long- term relationship with them. You will manage product lifecycles end to end, and work in collaboration with other departments at Tredz to deliver timely, accurate, industry leading ranges as a performance cycling retailer.
You will need experience of working in procurement or purchasing role and preferably specialised knowledge in the cycling industry, but this is not essential. You will need to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities, be able to negotiate and communicate effectively, relationship and stakeholder management skills are also essential
You will need to be an ambassador for the Tredz brand, be passionate about the products we buy, with a great attention to detail. The role is more than just buying, it’s joining up stories across the company to ensure we deliver a great customer experience both online and in store.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with PAC Category Manager to build category growth plans
- Manage supplier relationships, establish key partnerships, and regularly review sales and stock against forecasts.
- Identify product ranges to be supplied by Tredz, establishing range to stock, display, and forward orders working with PAC Category Manager.
- Analyse market data to identify key opportunities and emerging trends.
- Work with the Marketing Team to maximize product launches and promotional activity. Also includes products for campaigns and email communications.
- Work with the Buying / Merchandising team to maintain the timely availability of products.
- Negotiate the best pricing for continuity stock, special buys, and closeout options.
- Use analysis of sales trends to manage both fast and slow-moving stock.
- Ensure accurate product information such as manufacturer references, bar-codes, pricing, for all / scheduled forward orders.
- Assist with pricing strategy to ensure we remain competitive in the market.
- Meet with suppliers and view new season products to determine required stock levels, maximize margins and ensure continuity of supply.
- Work with buyers to compile forward range orders in a timely manner.
- Work with the Data & Content team to ensure all relevant information is available and online before the product arrives in the warehouse.
- Work with the E-Commerce team to ensure our product stories align.
- Be available to travel to stores, shows, and suppliers. This may include overnight stays and occasionally include weekend working.
Key Skills/Experience
- Experience of working within a commercial team.
- Good understanding or a passion for the cycling industry.
- Excel: Intermediate level.
- Ability to lead and work collaboratively as a team.
- Be solution-focused and results-driven.
- Good numeracy skills with an eye for detail.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills, able to work with suppliers with confidence.
- Problem solver and consumer-focused.
Benefits:
- Life Insurance.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
- Colleague discount across Halfords Group retail and auto centres.
- Share Save scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Financial Wellbeing Support.
- Access to a range of discounts across a range of high street retailers.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Tredz Trade Price scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Increase leave entitlement with length of service
Closing Date for applications: 9th August 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
Please include your salary expectation for this role.
Experience:
Purchasing: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swansea, SA5 4DL
If you wish to apply for this role, please submit an application form to jobs@tredz.co.uk.
