Buying Assistant

Gap Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited in Plymouth is seeking a Buying Assistant to support a busy Buying team, helping to develop product ranges, manage supplier relationships, and ensure products reach customers successfully.

You will analyse market trends, liaise with suppliers, assist with sourcing, listing and promotional offers, and contribute to sales and profitability while maintaining strong administration and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Interest in retail and commercial business operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and basic reporting.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team in achieving sales, profit, and stock targets.
• Assist with sourcing, listing, and developing product ranges and promotional offers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Research, analyse, and interpret data to support business decisions.
• Complete administrative, financial, and system processes accurately and within deadlines.
• Provide information and support to retail locations.
• Assist in the successful launch and implementation of new product ranges.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you highly organised, commercially aware, and interested in building a career within buying and retail? We are looking for a Buying Assistant to support a busy Buying team, helping to develop product ranges, manage supplier relationships, and ensure products reach customers successfully.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in buying, merchandising, or retail. Working closely with the Buying team, you will support the management of product ranges, analyse market trends, liaise with suppliers, and help drive sales and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team in achieving sales, profit, and stock targets.
• Assist with sourcing, listing, and developing product ranges and promotional offers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Research, analyse, and interpret data to support business decisions.
• Complete administrative, financial, and system processes accurately and within deadlines.
• Provide information and support to retail locations.
• Assist in the successful launch and implementation of new product ranges.

About You

• A genuine interest in retail and commercial business operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Able to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including formulas and basic reporting.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within a commercial buying environment.
• Exposure to product development, supplier management, and retail operations.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression and development.

If you're organised, commercially minded, and looking to take the next step in a buying or retail career, we'd love to hear from you.