Assistant Buyer – Hybrid, Multi‑Channel Sourcing & Growth

Halfords; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Redditch seeks an Assistant Buyer to enhance product ranges and achieve financial goals. The role focuses on collaboration across teams, driving innovation, and managing supplier partnerships. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, commercially savvy, and have experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits including personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Transferable experience in a similar Buying / Category role.
• Driven, hands-on, and results-focused.
• Excellent communicator at all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective category strategies.
• Monitor and manage trading performance.
• Drive progress on ESG targets.
• Collaborate to maximize trading opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Commercial awareness

Data interpretation

Planning and execution

Job description

A leading retail company in Redditch seeks an Assistant Buyer to enhance product ranges and achieve financial goals. The role focuses on collaboration across teams, driving innovation, and managing supplier partnerships. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, commercially savvy, and have experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits including personal development opportunities.