Buying Administrator - Watches

WatchesOfSwitzerland; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail company based in the UK is seeking a Buyers Administrator to support trading, product development, and systems management. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification or experience, excellent communication skills, and be comfortable with IT packages, particularly MS Excel. This position is integral to the Buying Team, ensuring the successful delivery of the Buying strategy while maintaining clear communication across the business. The role offers various employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme and a generous discount scheme.

Benefits

Holiday Purchase Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Share Save Scheme

Enjoy your Birthday Off

Free Wellbeing Tools

Generous Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant qualification or experience in a Buyers Administration role.
• Excellent communicator comfortable liaising at all levels.
• Strong ability to multitask and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support trading, systems management, and product development.
• Provide clear communication link between all parts of the business.
• Ensure successful delivery of the Buying strategy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Exceptional planning and organizational skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Relevant degree or experience in a similar role

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Do you have a relevant qualification or experience in a Buyers Administration role?

Are you an exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills?

Do you have a flair for product, trend and innovation?

Are you confident with IT packages, especially MS Excel?

The Buyers Administrator is an integral part of the Buying Team and is critical to the successful delivery of the Buying strategy. We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyers Administrator to support with trading, systems management, product development and provide a clear communication link between all parts of the business.

Profile

• A relevant degree or experience in a similar role
• An excellent problem solver
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Strong IT skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with all levels within a business
• A positive, “can-do” attitude

About Us

Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites!

Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading‑edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams.

Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state‑of‑the‑art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi‑faith room and a parent room.

Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable.

Some of our benefits

• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Share Save Scheme
• Enjoy your Birthday Off
• Free Wellbeing Tools
• Generous Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience.