Buying Assistant

Danielle Ward Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Buying Assistant for a full-time office-based role. This position is ideal for recent graduates looking to start a career in buying, supporting Buyers in developing seasonal product ranges and liaising with suppliers. The candidate should be passionate about retail and product.

Qualifications

• Passionate about retail and product.
• Recent graduate or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Support Buyers in the development of seasonal product ranges.
• Liaise with suppliers to gather product information, samples, and pricing.
• Manage product data and maintain accuracy across internal systems.
• Track orders and deliveries to ensure critical path deadlines are met.
• Conduct competitor and market research to support range planning.
• Monitor sales performance and stock levels, highlighting risks and opportunities.

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Are you passionate about retail and product? Looking to commence your career in buying? We’re recruiting a Buying Assistant on behalf of our client, a respected retailer.

Buying Assistant Responsibilities

• Support Buyers in the development of seasonal product ranges
• Liaise with suppliers to gather product information, samples and pricing
• Manage product data and maintain accuracy across internal systems
• Track orders and deliveries to ensure critical path deadlines are met
• Conduct competitor and market research to support range planning
• Monitor sales performance and stock levels, highlighting risks and opportunities

Buying Assistant Additional Information

This is a full time office based role, perfect for a recent graduate looking to kickstart their buying career.