Buyer Admin Assistant

Robert Dyas; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Generous colleague discount

Regular sample sales

Bonus incentives

Pension scheme

Office base is Wimbledon

Learning and development

Regular social events

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Robert Dyas in Wimbledon is looking for a Buying Admin Assistant to provide administrative and analytical support to the Buyer, helping prioritise range growth while coordinating with Trade Admin.

You will handle price benchmarking, sample management, web SKU checks, and SOA/logging, contributing to timely promotions and planogram accuracy. The role requires at least 1 year retail head office experience, a sharp mind, and a passion for retail, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of at least 1 year in a retail head office, buying support preferred.
• Must be sharp, with a passion for retail and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, quick and accurate data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Compare prices and benchmark competitors.
• Investigate price discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Manage samples and track status.
• Follow up on new line form submissions.
• Set up and verify web SKUs.
• Process price changes for promotions and trade.
• Maintain range plans.
• Assist with SOA approvals.
• Check planograms.
• Support range-building activities.
• Set up promotional planograms.
• Manage combined supplier promo calendar.
• Place orders and follow up, correct where needed.
• Raise SKUs.
• Log SOA activities.
• Support strategic category growth and supplier relationships.
• Work on TMVs and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Retail experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Join Our Adventure in Buying!

We're more than just a retailer; we're innovators. We scour the globe for the latest products that make life easier and more enjoyable. Our focus is on quality, durability, and innovation.

The Role:

As a Buying Admin Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our business forward. You will provide dedicated administrative and analytical support to the Buyer for the relevant Category / Department, enabling the Buyer to prioritise strategic range and category growth activity, while working alongside the existing Trade Admin to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

What you'll do

• Comparison shops & price benchmarking


• Price discrepancy investigation & resolution


• Sample management & tracking


• New line form chasing


• Web SKU set-up & checks


• Price change administration for promotions / trade


• Range plan maintenance


• SOA approvals (first-line administration)


• Planogram checks


• Range building support


• Promotional planogram set-up


• Combined supplier promotional calendar management


• Order placement, chasing & correction


• SKU raising


• SOA logging


• Strategic category growth, negotiation, supplier relationships


• TMVs, ad hoc projects & team development

What you'll bring:

Previous experience +1year min in a retail head office, buying support is preferable, but you do need a sharp mind and a passion for retail. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where quick, accurate analytical skills are key.

• Passion for Retail: You have a keen eye for trends, love the retail space and are looking to join a fast-paced, ever changing retail environment.


• Driven by Accuracy: You have high attention to detail and a desire to get to the \"why\" behind the figures.


• Commercial and Collaborative Mindset: You understand that retail is about more than products; it's about the team work that makes the business grow.

Why Join Robert Dyas?

There are lots of reasons to love working for Robert Dyas! Aside from a fantastic team and friendly working environment, there are also these benefits to look forward to:

• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)


• Generous colleague discount in all Theo Paphitis retail businesses: Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue and London Graphic Centre


• Regular sample sales


• Bonus incentives, allowing you to share in the company's success


• A pension scheme and free life assurance (after qualifying period)


• Office base is Wimbledon


• Investment in learning and development


• Regular social events


• Colleagues wellbeing and mental health programme