Assistant Buyer

Jenson Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Jenson Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Buyer for a fast-growing international retail business in Peterborough. The role offers exposure to fashion, footwear, beauty, home and lifestyle brands, with international supplier negotiations.

You will support sourcing, research trends, build supplier relationships, negotiate stock deals, manage samples, and prepare Excel reports while collaborating with merchandising, marketing and content teams. Competitive salary with bonus and progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Commercial awareness and a passion for retail and brands.
• Proficient Excel skills for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer with sourcing new products and brands.
• Research market trends and supplier opportunities.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate stock deals.
• Manage product samples and supplier communications.
• Prepare buying reports using Excel.
• Work closely with merchandising, marketing and content teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organised

Excel skills

Buying/retail exposure

Education

Business, Fashion, Merchandising or Marketing degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Buyer

Peterborough

30,000 - 35,000

Jenson Recruitment is excited to be recruiting for an ambitious Assistant Buyer to join a fast-growing international retail business.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your buying career in a dynamic environment, working with fashion, footwear, beauty, home and lifestyle brands while gaining exposure to international retail and supplier negotiations.

The Role

• Support the Buyer with sourcing new products and brands.
• Research market trends and supplier opportunities.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate stock deals.
• Manage product samples and supplier communications.
• Prepare buying reports using Excel.
• Work closely with merchandising, marketing and content teams.

About You

• Highly organised with excellent communication skills.
• Commercially aware with a passion for retail and brands.
• Good Excel skills.
• Buying, retail or wholesale experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Graduates in Business, Fashion, Merchandising or Marketing are encouraged to apply.

What\'s on Offer?

• Competitive salary plus bonus.
• Excellent career progression.
• Genuine responsibility from day one.
• Opportunity to work with international brands and suppliers.
• Potential overseas travel as the business grows.

If you\'re looking to kick-start or develop your career in buying, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today through Jenson Recruitment.