Buying Administrator

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking retail consultancy based in Plymouth is seeking a Buying Administrator to provide essential support to the Buying team. This role involves assisting with product management, maintaining supplier relationships, and analyzing market trends. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial understanding and a passion for retail, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Joining the team means embracing a competitive salary package and real career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for retail and current trends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily administrative support to the Buying team.
• Assist in sourcing and managing product ranges.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Strong commercial understanding

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Analytical mindset

Confident using Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree preferred but not essential

Job description

Are you a highly organised, commercially minded administrator looking to thrive in a fast-moving retail environment? As our client continues to expand, we're seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Buying Administrator to become an integral part of a forward-thinking retail team.

About the Role

You'll work alongside the Senior Buying team to support the successful introduction of new products, drive sales, and maximise profitability. This role is perfect for someone eager to develop their career within retail buying and make a real impact on a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver daily administrative support to the Buying team
• Assist in sourcing, listing, and managing product ranges and promotional campaigns
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring accurate product and pricing information
• Keep up-to-date with market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities
• Analyse data to support buying decisions and inform strategy
• Ensure all administrative, financial, and system processes are completed efficiently and accurately
• Collaborate with store teams to ensure smooth rollouts of new products

Who We're Looking For

• Degree preferred but not essential - we value experience and enthusiasm equally
• Passion for retail and an awareness of current trends
• Strong commercial understanding and excellent communication skills
• Highly organised with great attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, graphs, and data manipulation
• Analytical mindset with strong numerical skills

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary package
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Staff discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Supportive team environment with genuine career progression opportunities

This role is ideal for an experienced Sales Administrator or similar professional looking to step into retail buying and grow within a dynamic, ambitious business.

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