Assistant Buyer

Trafford Park; Stretford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafford Park is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our fast-paced Buying department in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester. You will safeguard data accuracy, drive critical path timelines and keep core buying processes running smoothly.

Reporting to the Buyer/Head of Buying, you will liaise with suppliers and internal teams, manage compliance, and prepare data, SKUs, and range plans to support launches and trade shows.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail with a right-first-time mindset for data input and process integrity.
• Strong written and verbal skills, comfortable leading weekly updates and building relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Energetic, resilient, and able to prioritise effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical path from brief to launch; lead weekly meetings with Buying team to highlight risks and protect launch dates.
• Coordinate technical assessments, review certificates, and liaise with suppliers to resolve compliance issues.
• Own the completeness and accuracy of product listings and range data to keep data up to date.
• Create and update SKUs, range plans, and core system data points.
• Liaise with suppliers for required order assets and review inspection reports to mitigate shipment risks.
• Assist Buyers for trade shows and business trips by coordinating data, documentation and samples; oversee movement and storage of samples.

Skills

Data accuracy

Supplier liaison

Critical path management

Product listings

Job description

Assistant Buyer Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced maternity leave, health insurance Location: Trafford Park, Greater Manchester Department: Buying /Product Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reporting To: Buyer / Head of Buying About the Role Are you a proactive, highly organised retail professional looking to take the next step in your buying career? We are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a fast-paced Buying department. In this key role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding data accuracy, driving critical path timelines, and keeping the core buying processes running seamlessly. Acting as a key bridge between suppliers and internal teams, you will lead weekly progress updates, manage compliance tracking, and gain excellent exposure to the commercial operations of a growing business. Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the critical path from brief through to launch, leading weekly meetings with the wider Buying
  team to highlight risks and protect launch dates. Coordinate technical assessments, review certificates, and liaise directly with suppliers to resolve any identified compliance issues. Own the completeness and accuracy of product listings and website navigation to ensure all range data is up to date. Create and update SKUs, range plans, and core system data points. Liaise with suppliers for required order assets (packaging, manuals, labelling) and review inspection reports to mitigate shipment risks. Assist Buyers in preparing for trade shows and business trips by coordinating key data, documentation, and samples. Oversee the movement, organisation, tracking, and storage of samples at every stage. and Technical teams.

What We Are Looking For

• High attention to detail with a "right first time" mindset for data input and process integrity.
• Strong written and verbal skills, comfortable leading weekly updates and building productive relationships with suppliers, Merchandising, Marketing, and Technical teams.
• Energ Energetic, resilient, and able to prioritize effectively within a fast-paced environment. Passion for product and trade with an eagerness to understand the broader business landscape.