Buying Assistant - GM (Lego) (12m FTC)

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work‑life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Here, everything in our stores starts in Sainsbury’s Commercial. From product, proposition, packaging and price, to whether it meets our sustainability commitments or simply tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non‑food and clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, online and on demand. It’s an incredibly fast‑paced environment. People here are in it together and aren’t afraid to take risks. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you’re passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

Joining the Buying team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to be a key player in driving the overall performance of the Category through comprehensive administrative support and strategic decision‑making. As a Buying Assistant, you will have the chance to contribute to promotional planning, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure the successful launch of products, all while being part of a collaborative and customer‑focused team that values continuous improvement and innovation. With a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on delivering outstanding service, joining us means being part of a dynamic and rewarding organisation that puts customers at the heart of all decisions.

As a Buying Assistant for Lego® at Sainsbury's, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Buying team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within company timelines to drive overall performance in the Lego® category. You will implement promotional plans, analyse customer reviews and competitor pricing, and respond to internal and external stakeholder queries and changes on behalf of the buying team. You will also contribute to promotional and events planning administration, negotiate and source activities, manage product set‑up and launch, perform trading analysis, manage financials, support the team, and ensure data integrity and accuracy in all tasks assigned. Regular visits to the Lego® head offices in Slough and London are also part of the role.

You are a detail‑oriented and proactive professional with a strong focus on providing comprehensive administrative support to the Buying team. You have a keen interest in market trends, competitor landscapes, and the financial implications of decision‑making, and you excel in executing pricing and promotional plans, maintaining data integrity, and contributing to the overall success of the category through effective negotiation and stakeholder management. Your ability to analyse data, prioritise tasks, and communicate effectively enables you to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, deliver exceptional customer service, and drive continuous improvement within the team.

• Demonstrable background in Buying or Supply Chain, with experience operating in a commercial retail environment.
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations, with a track record of delivering value through commercial agreements.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder interactions, demonstrating resilience and confidence in challenging conversations and decision‑making.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across commercial, operational, and supplier‑related activity.
• Experience managing relationships with branded suppliers, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and category performance.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whatever you are and wherever you work. There’s always the chance to try something new – whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business – and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. We offer an amazing range of benefits, including a colleague discount of 10% on shopping online and in‑store at Sainsbury’s, Argos, TU and Habitat (increased to 15% at points during the year), a pensions scheme and life cover, a performance‑related bonus of up to 5% of salary, an annual holiday allowance with the option to buy up to an additional week, season ticket loans, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance, and access to discounts from hundreds of other retailers. An employee assistance programme is available, and we provide up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.