Role: Buying Assistant – Pet Health
Location: Leeds, LS15 8GB
Schedule: 2 days a week in the office (hybrid).
Salary: £26,500 - £29,000 per annum, DOE, plus up to a 10% annual bonus & extensive benefits.
Contract type: Permanent; Employment type: Full time.
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week; core hours 09:30 – 16:00.
We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 – 16:00; you can work around these to suit you! Do you want to work for the nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years' experience, helping over 1.8 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from requests through delivery.
The Buying Assistant supports the Commercial team by providing administrative and operational support across product launches, promotions, pricing and product data. Working closely with the Senior Category Manager, the role helps ensure commercial plans are delivered accurately and efficiently, while building valuable experience across all aspects of the buying function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start and develop a career in Buying.
Why you'll love working with us
- Financial security & rewards – Competitive contributory pension
- Occupational sick pay
- Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
- Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)
- Family-friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life
- Health & wellbeing – Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)
- Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support
- Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes
- Regular health and wellbeing initiatives
- Career growth – Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development
- Time off & flexibility – 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Everyday perks & exclusive discounts – Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
- Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds
- 25% off health & beauty purchases
- 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services
- Culture & community – Regular social events throughout the year
What you'll be doing?
- Coordinate the end-to-end promotional administration process, ensuring all promotional activity is accurate, on time and fully maintained
- Manage the setup of new products, coordinating New Line Forms, product imagery and product information to ensure timely launches
- Maintain the product price file via the online system, ensuring all price changes and updates are accurately implemented in line with commercial requirements
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, managing day-to-day communications and supporting delivery of the commercial trading calendar
- Maintain accurate and engaging product content, delivering a best-in‑class online shopping experience, with the Merchandising team
- Monitor competitor activity, pricing and market trends, sharing insights to support commercial decision‑making
- Produce reports and commercial analysis to support trading performance and category decisions
- Effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks, building strong relationships and collaborating across cross‑functional teams
- Respond promptly to Customer Services queries, meeting agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Who are we looking for?
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence working with data and pricing information
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Proactive and self‑motivated, with a willingness to take ownership and learn
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within a Buying, Commercial, Merchandising, Retail or eCommerce environment
- Experience maintaining accurate data across multiple systems
- Genuine interest in Buying, Retail and commercial trading; pet industry knowledge is adva
Buying Assistant in Leeds employer: PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)
Intapp is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the accounting and consulting sectors across EMEA. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Intapp provides ample opportunities for professional development and leadership coaching, ensuring that team members thrive in their careers while contributing to the company's strategic vision. The culture is built on accountability and high performance, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.
Contact Details:
PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein) Recruitment Team
