At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Category Managers in product queries and manage day-to-day category administration.
- Company: Join Nisbets Limited, a leader in the commercial sector with a commitment to equality.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on respect and fairness for all colleagues.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in buying and category management in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, strong communication, and organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer to join our Commercial team, supporting Category Managers in delivering key category objectives and ensuring the smooth running of product and supplier-related processes. As a Junior Buyer at Nisbets, you will play an important supporting role within the Category team, acting as a central point of contact for product queries and helping to manage the day-to-day administration of the category. You will be involved in setting up new product lines, resolving invoice queries, and supporting new product development activities. This is a fast‑paced and varied role, ideal for someone looking to develop a career in category management or buying. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, suppliers, and customers, ensuring information is accurate, queries are resolved efficiently, and processes run smoothly. This role will be based at our Avonmouth office, with flexibility to work from home as part of a hybrid working pattern.
Key Accountabilities
- Act as the central triage point for product queries from internal colleagues and customers, ensuring responses within agreed timeframes
- Set up new product lines, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
- Investigate invoice queries and implement appropriate resolutions
- Support new product development activities, including barcode allocation, database maintenance, and tariff code assignment
- Carry out operational and administrative duties, such as organising product samples and maintaining product data
Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required
- Some experience in administration or processing high volumes of tasks, with strong planning and organisational skills
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and suppliers
- Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Customer‑focused mindset with attention to detail
- Motivated, proactive, and able to manage workload to meet deadlines
About Us
Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.
Junior Buyer in Bristol employer: Nisbets Plc
Nisbets Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Avonmouth where you can thrive as a Junior Buyer. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career in category management while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working pattern. Our focus on equality and respect ensures that all employees feel valued and supported in their roles.
