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Graduate Buying Assistant
Location: Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Salary + Benefits : £27,000 – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity, health insurance, 2 weeks paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
Department: Product
Looking to kick-start your career in Buying?
Are you a recent graduate looking for more than just a first job?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Product team as a Graduate Buying Assistant, giving you the opportunity to build a genuine career in buying and develop a strong understanding of how products go from initial idea through to launch.
You don't need previous buying experience. What we're looking for is someone who is commercially minded, product-obsessed, organised and hungry to learn. A placement year would be advantageous, but your attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to develop are what really matter.
A career designed to develop you
From day one, you'll work closely with experienced Buyers and the wider merchandising team, gaining exposure to the full buying process.
You'll develop your understanding of:
- Product development and the journey from initial brief through to launch
- Supplier relationships and managing product information
- Buying and merchandising
- Product performance and market benchmarking
- Order management and critical path management
- Product samples, technical approvals and inspections
- Website and product listings
- The commercial side of building a successful product range
The role is deliberately broad, giving you the opportunity to learn the buying function from the ground up, build strong product knowledge and understand how the wider business operates.
As your experience and knowledge develop, you'll be given increasing responsibility and the opportunity to progress your career within the buying and merchandising function. xsabvtc
What will you be doing?
You'll support the Buyer and wider Product team with a varied range of responsibilities, including:
- Managing and tracking the critical path from initial product brief through to launch
- Working with suppliers to ensure technical assessments, approvals and product information are completed on time
- Supporting the smooth running of orders, from product set-up and order placement through to supplier submissions and inspection reports
- Coordinating product samples throughout the development process
- Maintaining accurate product information across internal systems
- Supporting the Buyer with accurate and engaging website product listings
- Carrying out regular competitor and ma
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Graduate Buying Assistant in Manchester employer: LG Engineering Solutions
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, where your career as a Graduate Buying Assistant will flourish. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll benefit from hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and a range of perks including 25 days holiday, health insurance, and a paid sabbatical after five years. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow within a vibrant work culture that values enthusiasm and a passion for product innovation.
