Register Your Interest – Trainee Assistant Buyer Assessment Centre

Register Your Interest – Trainee Assistant Buyer Assessment Centre

Matalan, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Register to apply for the Trainee Assistant Buyer Assessment Centre role at Matalan.

About The Role

As a Trainee Assistant Buyer, you\’ll support our Buying Team in planning, selecting, and managing products to help achieve department objectives. You will be involved in everything from supplier communication and trend analysis to product administration and ensuring our ranges hit the mark with customers.

Salary

Competitive

Working Pattern

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

38.75

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Setting up new supplier accounts and ensuring compliance with Matalan’s requirements
• Chasing samples and managing deliveries in line with the critical path
• Conducting competitor benchmarking to keep us ahead of the latest trends
• Raising and tracking purchase orders
• Preparing product rooms for meetings and maintaining an organized sample space
• Supporting the team with general administration tasks

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, Matalan is ever‑evolving. We champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open‑mindedness and growth.

We give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Benefits

• 20% staff discount, increasing with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Well‑being support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development opportunities
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

About You

• A fashion or textile‑related qualification (A level equivalent or above)
• Retail and/or Buying experience would be advantageous
• Commercially focused
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work independently

What To Expect At the Assessment Centre

• A Group Activity
• A Presentation based on a pre‑set brief

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Retail