Graduate Buyer – Sports & Leisure

Graduate Buyer – Sports & Leisure

Full Time Wrexham Competitive Salary

A bit about Net World Sports

Join Net World Sports on our mission to become the world’s leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised graduate to join our busy Products team. In this role, you’ll be assisting with the day to day smooth running of the department and will carry out a range of tasks, in which no two days will be the same.

We need a confident communicator, able to deal with various departments across the business and will work closely with both the Products team and senior management to ensure sufficient stock levels are held at all times. You’ll be key in supporting the delivery of both new and existing products whilst carrying out important administration duties within the department.

You’ll gain huge exposure to many different aspects of the business from day one, allowing you to gain the tools and understanding needed to flourish in your role. All placements will be based at our Head Office in Wrexham, working 37.5 hours each week, Monday - Friday. Some flexibility may be required, as we deal with international suppliers.

The role:

  • Carrying out the running of requisition worksheets, supplier data analysis and the processing of UK/overseas stock orders to continuously monitor stock levels.
  • Ensuring that stock orders are received in a timely manner for both UK and overseas suppliers, chasing updates when necessary.
  • Processing Purchase Orders on Microsoft NAV.
  • Ensuring that databases are consistently kept up to date.
  • Updating existing Excel reports and generating new reports as and when required.
  • Occasionally processing Trademarks, chasing progress updates and making amendments where required.
  • Preparing training material for company-wide training using information provided by the team.
  • Completing ad-hoc duties to support the Products team as they arise.

What you’ll need to show us:

  • You’ll be a confident person who enjoys a challenge and has a hands-on approach.
  • You’ll have the ability to use your own initiative whilst working well both individually and within a team.
  • A keen interest in sports.
  • A strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrate proactiveness with a keen desire to learn.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • An awareness of the impact of own area on sales, profits and costs.
  • Ideally, you'll have experience with MS Excel, and confident with Vlookups/pivot tables etc.
  • Fluent in Mandarin would be advantageous but not essential.

What's in it for you:

Summer and Christmas Parties

because one party is never enough!

An extra day off for your birthday

have the day off, on us

Additional holidays with length of service

earn an extra 5 days off

Help to buy house deposit scheme

we’ll help you purchase your first home and get on the property ladder

To be a part of a fast-growing, family business

get involved, share your ideas and be a part of our family

Health & wellbeing programmes

to support your mental health and wellbeing

Charity events

we give back wherever possible, supporting local charity Hope House amongst many others

Social events

we’re a sociable bunch and like any excuse for competition, from go karting to paint balling, boat races to quiz night

Bike to Work scheme

to help you stay active

Employee loyalty rewards

we celebrate big milestones with big surprises

Employee discount

enjoy a discount on our huge product range for you, your friends and family

Application Details:

Applicants must be recent graduates, 2019, 2020 or due to graduate in 2021, with a degree classification 2:2 minimum in a relevant subject. Our main criteria are dynamic, passionate candidates that are eager to learn and develop within our company. Some prior work experience is desirable. Please send through a full CV and covering letter.