Assistant Buyer — Launch Your Career in Cooking & Buying

AO; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical retailer in Bolton is looking for an Assistant Buyer in the Cooking category. This role involves ensuring product details are accurate, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with suppliers to optimize the product range. The ideal candidate should have strong Excel skills and a passion for retail. Competitive benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and discounts on products.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% pension contribution matching

Discounted gym membership

Health and wellbeing support

Exclusive product discounts

Enhanced family leave

Paid charity leave

Free parking and breakfast perks

Qualifications

• Experience with excel and analytical skills required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks within tight timescales.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for retail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products are set up with correct details and specifications.
• Track competitor activity to improve category performance.
• Support the buyer in creating an inspiring product range.
• Collaborate for successful promotional plan launches.
• Maintain systems with correct pricing and investigate discrepancies.
• Build relationships to deliver commercial opportunities.
• Assist Buyer in supplier negotiations.
• Attend range reviews for strategy discussions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for retail

Job description

A leading electrical retailer in Bolton is looking for an Assistant Buyer in the Cooking category. This role involves ensuring product details are accurate, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with suppliers to optimize the product range. The ideal candidate should have strong Excel skills and a passion for retail. Competitive benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and discounts on products.