Buying Assistant

Zachary Daniels; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the in-house buying team across product categories. You will raise and track purchase orders, help manage seasonal ranges and ensure accurate product details.

You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams to prepare launches and resolve stock issues. The role suits someone with exposure to buying or merchandising support, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Buying Assistant or merchandising support roles.
• Proficient in Excel and numerical data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise, issue and maintain purchase orders across multiple product categories.
• Support seasonal ranges, ensuring product, pricing and delivery information is accurate.
• Liaise with suppliers for confirmations and schedules.
• Coordinate product imagery, size guides and marketing assets.
• Work with Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance for launches.
• Address stock, delivery and supplier queries.
• Attend showroom appointments and trade events as required.
• Assist with ad hoc projects to improve buying processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Numerical proficiency

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BUYING ASSISTANT | ONLINE RETAILER ACROSS UK & US | 5 DAYS IN OFFICE | WOMENSWEAR AND MENSWEAR

Join a growing premium retailer where you'll play a key role in supporting the Buying team throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Buyers, suppliers and internal teams, you'll help ensure products are ordered, tracked and delivered on time while keeping product information accurate and up to date.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Buying in a fast-paced retail environment.

The Role

• Raise, issue and maintain purchase orders across multiple product categories.
• Support the management of seasonal ranges, ensuring product, pricing and delivery information is accurate.
• Liaise with suppliers to manage order confirmations, delivery schedules and product information.
• Request and coordinate product imagery, size guides and marketing assets.
• Work closely with Operations, Ecommerce, Marketing and Finance to ensure products are ready for launch.
• Support the resolution of stock, delivery and supplier queries.
• Attend showroom appointments and trade events where required.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve buying processes.

About You

• Previous experience in a Buying Assistant, Merchandising Assistant or similar retail head office role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working with numbers and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, eager to learn and passionate about product, with a genuine interest in developing a career in Buying.