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Buying Assistant

Zachary Daniels

Leicester

Remote

GBP 26,000

Full time

Yesterday
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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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