Buying Assistant

Elevation Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Buying Assistant in Barnsley for a major wholesaler. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, tracking product performance, and collaborating with teams to ensure timely stock management. Candidates will benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary of £30,000 to £32,000 annually.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Pension

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Contribution to innovative and sustainable transport solutions

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices with suppliers to get the best deals.
• Work with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure stock arrives on time.
• Build and maintain good supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Buying Assistant – Barnsley - £30,000 - £32,000

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a major wholesaler based in Barnsley who are looking for a Buying Assistant to join their team.

The business which has seen it's turnover quadruple over the last 5 years offers genuine development routes for progression.

Duties:

• Negotiate prices with suppliers to get the best deals without compromising quality
• Keep up to date with market trends and competitor pricing to spot new product and sourcing opportunities
• Work with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure stock arrives on time and meets demand
• Track sales and product performance to guide future buying decisions
• Build and maintain good supplier relationships that meet company standards for quality, pricing, and delivery
• Help prepare purchase orders, keep records accurate and follow procurement rules

Hours: Full time Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Pension
• A dynamic and supportive work environment in a growing UK retailer
• The chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable transport solutions

Required skills & experience:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

If you would like to discuss this Buying Assistant role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!