Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant

Full-Time 22050 - 26950 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Zachary Daniels

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Buying team in managing product orders and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Company: Join a growing premium online retailer in the UK and US.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced retail environment with career growth potential.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to attend trade events and improve buying processes.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your career in Buying while working with exciting products and dynamic teams.
  • Qualifications: Previous experience in retail, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel.

The predicted salary is between 22050 - 26950 Β£ per year.

BUYING ASSISTANT | ONLINE RETAILER ACROSS UK & US | 5 DAYS IN OFFICE | WOMENSWEAR AND MENSWEAR Join a growing premium retailer where you'll play a key role in supporting the Buying team throughout the product lifecycle.

Working closely with Buyers, suppliers and internal teams, you'll help ensure products are ordered, tracked and delivered on time while keeping product information accurate and up to date.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Buying in a fast-paced retail environment.

The Role Raise, issue and maintain purchase orders across multiple product categories.

Support the management of seasonal ranges, ensuring product, pricing and delivery information is accurate.

Liaise with suppliers to manage order confirmations, delivery schedules and product information.

Request and coordinate product imagery, size guides and marketing assets.

Work closely with Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance to ensure products are ready for launch.

Support the resolution of stock, delivery and supplier queries.

Attend showroom appointments and trade events where required.

Assist with ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve buying processes.

About You Previous experience in a Buying Assistant, Merchandising Assistant or similar retail head office role.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Confident working with numbers and proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Proactive, eager to learn and passionate about product, with a genuine interest in developing a career in Buying.

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Buying Assistant employer: Zachary Daniels

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Zachary Daniels

Contact Details:

Zachary Daniels Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Buying Assistant

Purchase Order Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Supplier Liaison
Product Information Accuracy
Seasonal Range Management
Microsoft Excel Proficiency
Communication Skills