Retail Buyer

Retail Buer - If you are a dedicated and skilled Purchasing Agent with a passion for excellence, we invite you to join our team at the United States Air Force, 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in sourcing a variety of items by utilizing relationships with existing suppliers as well as seeking new ones ensuring all purchases are from authorised sources. Why RAF Lakenheath: Located in the heart of Suffolk, RAF Lakenheath is home to the 48th Force Support Squadron. This base is pivotal in maintaining international security and fostering strong alliances between the US and UK. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness., You will be responsible for sourcing a variety of retail items for the Arts and Crafts Center. You will act as the section lead for the arts & crafts in the absence of a shop lead or supervision. You will conduct and maintain inventory including annual and spot check inventories. In this position you will also operate the cash register, collects money, makes changes and issues receipts. A pre-employment physical will be required for this position, this will be conducted at RAF Lakenheath. Your hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week on an as rostered schedule (this will be working any 5 days out of 7) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with the organization's flexible working policies., You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. 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, this position may also be coded as mission essential. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period. 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. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. You will assist personnel in other Arts and Crafts areas when needed. May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent. All successful applicants will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

You will be required to have experience of working in a retail environment as well as cash handling experience and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Its desirable that you have knowledge of standardized purchasing regulations, policies, and procedures, knowledge of solicitation and purchasing methods to make purchases under established contracts and standardized specifications or statements of work, and to interact with vendors and knowledge of price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness using well-established references.

• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £12.98 per hour
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + US Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Programme,
Specialised Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions