Buying Assistant (42958)

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

Nuneaton | 12-month fixed term contract | Hybrid working, at Nuneaton Office CV10 7RH.

Intro

Great buying decisions start with the right information, the right support and the details taken care of.

Behind every successful product range is a lot of work that needs to happen accurately and on time. From supplier and product setup to pricing changes, range reviews and new product launches, getting the detail right gives our Category teams more time to focus on customers, suppliers and commercial opportunities.

As a Buying Assistant, you'll play an important part in making that happen. You'll keep essential processes moving, make sure information is accurate and help resolve queries before they become bigger issues. Working closely with Category Managers, suppliers and teams across H&B, you'll help create the dependable foundations that support effective buying and trading.

What you'll be doing

• Support supplier onboarding and setup, keeping supplier information, documentation and records accurate and up to date.
• Help manage supplier funding and retro support administration, securing the required confirmations and evidence and making sure records are complete and ready for handover.
• Support range reviews and new product launches, coordinating product information, supplier submissions, samples, documentation and key deadlines.
• Administer approved supplier cost and retail price changes, checking values, effective dates and supporting evidence, and progressing updates through the right systems.
• Manage pricing queries through DIDOS, coordinating the information and approvals needed to resolve issues and keeping a clear audit trail.
• Maintain Category trackers, reporting, action logs and meeting information, following up on outstanding actions and helping teams stay on track.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams, including Finance, Supply Chain, Pricing and Digital Trading, to resolve queries and keep activity moving.
• Look for opportunities to simplify administration, improve processes and make everyday ways of working more efficient.

What you'll bring

• Experience in office-based administration, buying support, merchandising support or a retail commercial role would be useful.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and keep information accurate.
• Good numerical skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel to work with data, reports and trackers.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to build productive relationships with suppliers and colleagues across different teams.
• A proactive approach to resolving queries, following up actions and spotting potential issues before they cause delays.
• Experience with supplier or product data, pricing administration, range reviews or new product launches would be an advantage.

Holidays

• 28 days, including bank holidays
• 24/7 Virtual GP access
• Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months' service)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a network of Mental Health First Aiders whenever you need support

Financial Wellbeing

• Life assurance (2x salary, after 6 months' service)

Reward

• £50 Colleague product allowance on Holland & Barrett products (after 6 months' service)
• Access to cashback and discounts from a wide range of retailers
• 25% colleague discount, available in store and online
• Free Wellhub membership, with discounted access to gyms, studios and premium wellbeing apps
• Cycle to Work scheme

Ready to build your commercial experience and help our Category teams deliver? If you're organised, enjoy solving problems and take pride in getting the details right, this 12-month secondment could be a great opportunity to develop your skills and make a difference.

About Holland & Barrett

We exist to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, adding quality years to life. With more than 150 years of experience, we bring together knowledge, evidence‑led thinking and practical support to help people move forward on their own wellness journeys. The work we do together helps make that purpose real for our customers.

Inclusion & accessibility statement

We want every colleague to feel included and able to bring their experience and perspective to work. If you need an adjustment to support you through the application process, please let the hiring team know.