Buying Assistant

Zachary Daniels; Leicester; Remote; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home and furniture retailer seeks a detail-oriented Buying Assistant to provide support within its Buying team. This remote role demands excellent organisational skills and a keen interest in home interiors. Offer includes a flexible working environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Collaborative team culture

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in support or administrative roles, preferably in retail or buying.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting.
• Interest in home interiors and design trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including purchase order entry and sample management.
• Communicate with suppliers for product information and timely sample delivery.
• Maintain product databases with accuracy and detail.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

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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