Buyer Support

Briscoe Group Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic buying team at a forward-thinking company that values personal and professional growth. As a Buyer Support, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our merchandise team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced buyers while contributing to exciting projects in the retail industry. With a strong focus on team member development, this role promises not just a job, but a rewarding career path filled with opportunities for advancement. If you're passionate about homewares and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect chance for you!

Benefits

Team member discounts

Discounted gym memberships

Discounted health insurance

Access to financial wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, keen interest in homewares.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow up orders with suppliers.
• Update product information and ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate stock delivery to retail network.

Skills

Retail industry experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactivity

Ability to work under pressure

Interest in homewares

MS Excel (Advanced level)

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

• An exciting opportunity to contribute to our Buying Team
• Continuous learning, professional growth, and fulfilment
• Discounts on perks including - Exclusive Team Member deals

About the role:

Are you enthusiastic about homewares and ready to contribute to a dynamic buying team? Your search ends here!

We have an exciting opportunity for an eager individual with a keen eye for detail to join our merchandise team as a Buyer Support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn from the best and grow their career in the retail industry. You'll work closely with our experienced Buyer's, supporting them with various administrative and operational tasks.

About the Company:

Briscoe Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a partner of First Foundation and a proud supporter of Cure Kids. We're passionate about helping our people grow both personally and professionally. We offer our team plenty of benefits including exclusive team member discounts, discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and access to financial wellbeing resources.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Placing and following up orders with local and international suppliers
• Updating product information and ensuring accuracy across all channels
• Coordinate timely and accurate stock delivery to our retail network
• Developing and maintaining partnership relationships with relevant suppliers
• Attending weekly meetings and advising on figures
• Ensuring data provided for promotional activities, mailers and the web is accurate and up to date

What you'll bring:

• A minimum of 2 years working with the Retail industry
• A keen interest in homewares and current market trends
• Experience with SAP is beneficial
• The ability to be proactive rather than reactive
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and excellent communication skills
• Experience with using MS Excel (ideally Advanced level)

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the retail industry and want to be a part of a successful buying team, apply today!

About the Company:

Briscoe Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a partner of First Foundation and a proud supporter of Cure Kids. Briscoe Group have 90 stores throughout New Zealand trading under Briscoes Homeware and Rebel Sport. With a strong culture that recognises contributions and rewards performance, we take pride in the development of our people.

If you're excited about the prospect of being an integral part of our team and driving our business forward, we encourage you to apply! We offer competitive remuneration, team member discounts, along with plenty of opportunities for career development.

How to Apply

Click apply now to apply online.

Applications Close: 27 May2025

If you have any questions or need further information please contact Julia Budge, People and Talent Specialist on [e-mail]

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency or Citizenship. All applications will be treated with strictest confidentiality.