About the Job
Are you an experienced buyer who wants to be part of our high performing, fast paced, buying team that is responsible for buying the companies finished goods, components and raw materials?
Are you passionate to source and manage a supplier base to deliver the right quality, cost and service from our robust long term global supply chain?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join the global buying team!
You will be responsible for building & maintaining strong supplier relationships & effective sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers to reduce risk and improve supply options. Owning product critical paths and ensuring they are adhered to, working cross functionally with departments across Games Workshop to make this happen.
Ensuring buying prices/cost of goods are negotiated and managed to deliver margin targets & suggesting methods & implementing solutions which reduce costs. You will leverage your leadership experience to positively influence within the department and, you will handle ad hoc projects within the team as directed.
The ideal candidate will have proven buying experience, ideally from a manufacturing and/or a global retail environment along with a proven track record of building long term supplier partnerships through supplier performance management.
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click apply, below.
Closing date for applications is midnight, UK time, Sunday 23rd February 2025
