Buying Admin Assistant - General Merchandise, Fast-Paced Growth

dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd. is recruiting for a Buyers Admin Assistant to support a growing Product team in a fast-changing General Merchandise environment. Based near Manchester city centre, the role offers office-based work and the chance to learn product and buying fundamentals.

You will work across the product lifecycle, maintaining data accuracy, coordinating timelines and communicating with internal teams and suppliers to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in non-fashion / General Merchandise products – this is essential.
• Strong desire to develop a career within Buying and Product.
• Excellent attention to detail and a “right first time” approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with both internal teams and suppliers.
• A proactive, enthusiastic and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work at pace in a fast-changing environment.
• Good Excel and general IT skills.
• The resilience and determination to keep things moving when faced with challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support across the product lifecycle, from initial brief through to launch.
• Handle product and pricing data, critical path management, supplier communication, samples, technical assessments, product listings and system management.
• Keep the Product team organised, ensure deadlines are met, risks are highlighted and information remains accurate and up to date.
• Develop product knowledge, gain strong foundations in Buying and build a long-term career within General Merchandise.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

MS Office

Job description

dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd. is recruiting for a Buyers Admin Assistant to support a growing Product team in a fast-changing General Merchandise environment. Based near Manchester city centre, the role offers office-based work and the chance to learn product and buying fundamentals.

You will work across the product lifecycle, maintaining data accuracy, coordinating timelines and communicating with internal teams and suppliers to keep projects on track.