Retail Buyer

Job description

About

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £14.40 per hour

• Holiday: 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 US Federal Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Pension Scheme

• Free On-Site Parking

• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Job Description

This position serves as the subject matter expert for the retail craft operation, managing end-to-end section requirements by sourcing a variety of retail items from authorized, compliant suppliers while proactively building new vendor relationships. Additionally, the role entails serving as the arts and crafts section lead in the absence of a shop supervisor, executing rigorous annual and spot-check inventory controls, and performing daily point-of-sale transactions including register operation, cash handling, and receipt issuance.

Other Significant facts

1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.

2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

3. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.

4. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

5. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

6. Acts as the section lead in the absence of supervision. Assists personnel in other Arts and Crafts areas when needed.

7. May be required to travel away from normal duty station for TDY or training as directed by management, sometimes on short notice and including overnight stays, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means.

8. May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK

This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil