This is a graduate role for someone fresh out of university who wants to start a career in buying. No prior buying experience is needed - a placement year is preferable, but what matters most is that you're product-obsessed and eager to learn. You'll get exposure to all areas of buying, with some merchandising too, building a well-rounded foundation for a product-focused career. This is an on-site, fully office-based role.
What you’ll do…
- Help manage the critical path from initial brief through to product launch, flagging updates and risks in weekly meetings.
- Track technical assessments and approvals, liaising with suppliers to keep everything on time.
- Liaise with suppliers to gather product data & other required information.
- Support the smooth running of orders from product set up, on-time order placement, submission of order assets to suppliers & reviewing inspection reports.
- Coordinate and track product samples throughout the process.
- Keep all relevant product information up to date across our internal systems.
- Support the Buyer in creating accurate, market-leading website listings.
- Complete regular benchmarking exercises to support the buying range building process.
- Build a understanding of product performance.
- Provide support to the merchandising team.
- Build your product knowledge and be a general support across the buying & merchandising team - turning your hand to a range of tasks to build a strong foundation for progression.
What we’re looking for…
- A recent graduate with a relevant degree - a placement year is preferable, but not essential.
- Someone with a genuine passion for product & trade and a hunger to learn.
- Keen to understand the wider business environment, across all areas of buying with some exposure to merchandising too.
- Great attention to detail, with a \"right first time\" approach to data and admin.
- Comfortable with Excel and confident picking up new systems.
- Organised, able to prioritise and juggle multiple tasks, and a clear communicator.
- Confident, enthusiastic and resilient - bringing energy and determination even when faced with setbacks.
Graduate Buying Assistant employer: Ultra LEDs
At Ultra LEDs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a culture that encourages taking on new responsibilities, all while being at the forefront of the LED lighting industry in a fast-paced market. With a focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic product development, our team thrives on building strong relationships and delivering market-leading products, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact.
