Buying Assistant - 12-Month Hybrid Contract

Holland & Barrett Retail Limited; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Virtual GP access

Annual health testing kit

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discount 25%

Wellhub membership

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Holland & Barrett, based in Nuneaton, is seeking a Buying Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will support supplier onboarding, pricing changes and range launches while ensuring data accuracy and efficient administration.

You’ll collaborate with Category Managers and internal teams to resolve queries, maintain trackers and drive process improvements in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in office-based administration or buying support.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Good numerical skills with Excel.
• Clear communication and relationship-building with suppliers.
• Proactive in resolving queries and following up actions.
• Experience with supplier or product data, pricing administration, range reviews or launches is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier onboarding and setup, keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Help manage supplier funding and retro support administration with confirmations and evidence.
• Support range reviews and new product launches, coordinating information, submissions, samples, documentation and deadlines.
• Administer supplier cost and retail price changes, checking values, effective dates and evidence, and update systems.
• Manage pricing queries through DIDOS and maintain a clear audit trail.
• Maintain Category trackers, reporting, action logs and meeting information.
• Work with Finance, Supply Chain, Pricing and Digital Trading to resolve queries.
• Look for opportunities to simplify administration and improve processes.

Skills

Office administration

Buying support

Merchandising support

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Holland & Barrett, based in Nuneaton, is seeking a Buying Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will support supplier onboarding, pricing changes and range launches while ensuring data accuracy and efficient administration.

You’ll collaborate with Category Managers and internal teams to resolve queries, maintain trackers and drive process improvements in a fast-paced retail environment.