At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Buying team with data management and critical path coordination.
- Company: Join a dynamic retail company focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Perfect for those looking to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in buying while making a real impact on product launches.
- Qualifications: Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Summary As Assistant Buyer you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buying team by ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance across all administrative processes.
This highly task-focused position is central to maintaining team efficiency and effectiveness through precise data input, internal system management, critical path management, supplier support and sample coordination.
The Assistant Buyer contributes indirectly to commercial outcomes by safeguarding the accuracy of product data, listings, and pricing, while also ensuring the technical assessment process runs smoothly and on time.
The role requires building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
Through clear communication and professional collaboration, the Assistant Buyer ensures processes run smoothly, deadlines are achieved, and information is shared clearly and on time.
While not directly involved in commercial negotiations, the position develops influencing skills to meet deadlines and maintain processes that support the wider buying function effectively.
By providing essential administrative support, the Assistant Buyer underpins the smooth operation of the buying function.
The role ensures risks are raised promptly, processes remain accurate and compliant, and deadlines are consistently achieved.
This position provides the opportunity to develop foundational knowledge of buying processes while playing a key role in enabling the business to achieve its commercial and operational objectives.
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Data Management : Maintain accurate and up-to-date product and pricing data across all internal systems.
Critical Path Management : Support the buying process from initial brief through to product launch by monitoring and maintaining the critical path.
Lead weekly meetings to keep wider Buying Team up to date with progress, highlighting any challenges that may impact launch dates.
Technical Assessments : Track and coordinate the technical assessment process, ensuring assessments, reports
Assistant Buyer employer: Ultra LEDs
At Ultra LEDs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Junior Buyer, you will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to grow your career while working with a passionate team dedicated to delivering market-leading products. Our commitment to employee well-being and a supportive environment makes Ultra LEDs a fantastic place to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
