Buying Assistant

Niche Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Oxford is seeking a Buying Assistant to support an experienced Homewares Buyer. This hybrid role requires strong Excel and communication skills, a keen interest in retail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The position offers a starting salary of GBP25,000 per annum and requires a full driving license due to the rural office location.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills and ability to work confidently with data.
• Exceptional attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented with a flexible, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers to order and log product samples.
• Organise samples for selection meetings and photo shoots.
• Maintain spreadsheets and product documentation.
• Write product descriptions for digital and print platforms.
• Respond to customer queries regarding product quality.
• Support the Buying team with day-to-day admin tasks.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Written communication skills

Team-oriented

Flexible approach

Interest in buying or retail

Job description

Are you looking to break into a career in Buying? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love variety in your day and aren't afraid to roll your sleeves up, this could be the perfect role for you.

A dynamic and detail-focused role has become available for a Buying Assistant supporting an experienced Homewares Buyer across multiple lifestyle and retail brands. Based in Oxfordshire, this hands-on opportunity is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys juggling spreadsheets one moment and prepping samples or helping style a shoot the next.

This is a hybrid position based in a rural Oxfordshire office, with a requirement to work three days a week on-site, so a full driving licence is essential. The role is offered on a permanent basis with a starting salary of GBP25,000 per annum, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with suppliers to order, log and return product samples.

• Organise samples for selection meetings, range reviews and photo shoots.

• Accurately maintain spreadsheets and associated product documentation.

• Write clear, engaging product descriptions for use across digital and print platforms.

• Respond to warehouse and customer queries, resolving any product quality or delivery issues.

• Support the Buying team with a range of admin tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with data.

• Exceptional attention to detail and written communication skills.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

• Team-oriented with a flexible, proactive approach to daily tasks.

• A keen interest in buying, product development or retail.

• A driving licence is essential due to the rural office location.

How to Apply:

If you're looking to break into buying or want a more varied admin role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Niche Recruitment with any questions.