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Buying Assistant

IIRUC SERVICE SA

Altrincham

Remote

GBP 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading home and furniture retailer seeks a detail-oriented Buying Assistant to support the Buying team with essential administrative tasks. This remote role requires strong time management, organizational skills, and a passion for home interiors. Join a dynamic team and grow your career within a creative brand.

Benefits

Remote working with flexibility
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Experience in retail or buying preferred.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
  • Interest in home interiors and design trends.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support including purchase order entry and product data updates.
  • Communicate with suppliers for product information and ensure timely delivery.
  • Assist in planning new product launches and promotional activities.

Skills

Organisational skills
Time management
Communication
Attention to detail

Education

Previous experience in a support or administrative position

Tools

Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Trello
Asana

Job description

Buying Assistant | Remote - UK | Salary up to £26k | Online Home and Interiors

A leading home and furniture retailer is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Buying Assistant to join its dynamic team. Known for curating stylish, high-quality products, the company is passionate about interiors and design, offering an exciting opportunity for someone who shares this interest.

The Buying Assistant will play a key support role within the Buying team, providing essential administrative and operational assistance across product development and supplier coordination. This position is fully remote, requiring a self-motivated individual with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently while staying aligned with the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the Buying team, including purchase order entry, product data updates, and sample management
  • Communicate with suppliers to obtain product information, imagery, and ensure timely delivery of samples
  • Maintain product databases and internal systems with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Assist in the planning and execution of new product launches and promotional activities
  • Support in the preparation of range plans, mood boards, and presentations
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Merchandising and E-commerce to ensure product accuracy and consistency

The ideal candidate for the Buying Assistant role will demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in a support or administrative position, ideally within retail or buying
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • The ability to work independently in a remote setting with minimal supervision
  • A keen interest in home interiors, furniture, and design trends
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and confidence using collaborative tools such as Google Workspace, Trello, or Asana
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to work within a creative and fast-growing interiors brand
  • Remote working with flexibility and trust
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Career growth opportunities within the Buying and wider business functions

This Buying Assistant position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is passionate about home interiors.

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