Buying Assistant

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Quest Search & Selection is looking for a Buying Assistant to deliver accurate, timely administrative support to the Grocery Trading team, ensuring key trading activities and projects are completed on schedule.

This includes working to strict deadlines, utilising Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, and collaborating closely with Buyers.

This business is a leading B2B supplier & retailer. Here you will be part of a large international organisation with a highly influential marketing power with sustainable and progressive financial results.

Role & Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant

• Prepare terms folders, documents, and budget inputs.
• Support category reviews by gathering and compiling data.
• Manage admin tasks and maintain updated contact lists.
• Collect seasonal forecasts and support cost price increase benchmarking.
• Produce availability, stock reports, and elevate issues where needed.
• Submit supplier and SKU information and check data accuracy.
• Prioritise workload, make decisions within remit, and elevate when required.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and engage effectively.
• Take ownership of tasks, contribute to teamwork, and adapt to business changes.

Qualification Required for this Buying Assistant

• Graduate-level candidate or equivalent capability
• 1 year of office-based experience is preferred. Ideally working a head office, buying, category, trading, merchandising or project management capacity in an assistant or administrative background.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions such as Pivot tables, and data handling.
• Experience planning and prioritising workload to meet deadlines.

Benefits of this Buying Assistant

• 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site gym
• Free car parking

If the Buying Assistant role sounds like you and keen to be considered, please apply today to JO-2511-115315

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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