Buying Assistant

Beaverbrooks; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Buying Assistant in the Watch Buying Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Buying and Merchandising department, where you will manage orders, liaise with suppliers, and ensure timely stock delivery. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will thrive in a family-oriented environment that values each individual. The company is recognized for its employee engagement and offers amazing benefits, making it a great place to grow your career while contributing to a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Colleague Discounts

Employee Support & Counselling

Charity Support Schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for watches and keen interest in Buying function.
• Ability to manage orders and liaise with suppliers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buying team.
• Manage stock orders and ensure timely deliveries.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and communicate effectively.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Jet 1 and 2 Certification

Tools

NAV Stock System

Job description

• Buying & Merchandising – Watch Buying Team
• Permanent - 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
• £24,030 per annum
• Interviews - Initial Chats 21st/22nd May, Second Stage Interviews - 27th May

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our Buying and Merchandising team as a Buying Assistant, supporting our Watch team.

As a Watch Buying Assistant you will be responsible for creating new products on the system, managing orders that are coming into the business, liaising with suppliers to ensure we have the right stock, in the right place at the right time. The successful candidate will have a passion for Watches and a keen interest in the Buying function.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to our Co-ordinator, Buyers, and Head of Dept for all brands and suppliers in our portfolio
• Collaboration within the wider Buying & Merchandising department as well as other internal departments including Stock In, Special Orders, Marketing, Ecommerce and Repairs
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with our suppliers
• Reporting on and communicating information to the wider business and external suppliers using excel, whilst being aware of the security and confidentiality of this information
• Supporting the wider Buying & Merchandising team with delivering projects, including admin support, internal & external communication
• Responsible for new line management, including product creation ensuring accurate attribute and costing information is collated and input onto the system
• Responsible for stock order placement and management, ensuring orders are delivered on time and liaising with suppliers for accurate delivery deadlines

About Beaverbrooks

Established in 1919, we have 79 locations across the UK. This includes 57 Beaverbrooks stores & 22 dedicated brand boutiques, including TAG Heuer, OMEGA, Breitling & Tudor. We also have 3 Loupe boutiques, with Rolex showrooms.

We’re a family business. And you can tell that when you get here. It feels like family. From the very smallest details to the big important things.

Our core purpose is to enrich lives. We aim to make a positive difference to the world we live in. This includes our colleagues, customers, suppliers & the wider community.

As a company – we’re true to our word. When we say we’re going to do something, we go all out to do it. And every individual is truly valued.

The awards we’ve been given as an employer speak volumes about what it’s like to work here, some of which are:

• Retail's 3rd Best Company to Work For - Best Companies 2024
• We have been awarded a3 staraccreditation for 'World Class levels of Engagement' for 19 years running - Best Companies 2024 - based on colleague feedback.
• 'Employer of the Year 2024’ - The UK Jewellery Awards

Amazing benefits for amazing people

They say you get out what you put in. And, at Beaverbrooks, our people put in so much.

In return, just some of the benefits we offer include:

• Contributory Pension & Life Assurance
• Outstanding colleague discounts, which extend to your family & friends
• Employee & family support & counselling in partnership with the Retail Trust
• A variety of different schemes to help you support charities close to your heart
• Ability and desire to give/receive feedback
• Highly organised and motivated with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good problem-solving & decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word and PowerPoint

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Passed Jet 1 and 2 (Certificate and Diploma)
• Knowledge of NAV stock system
• Knowledge of our brands and ranges
• A passion for watches

Beaverbrooks - the hallmark of amazing people

Frequency Annual Salary

Job Reference bvrbrooks/TP/222333/4034

Contract Type Permanent – Full-Time

Closing Date 18 May, 2025

Job Category Buying & Merchandising

Business Unit Office

Location Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom