Buying Assistant - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Sainsbury’s Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Buying team. The role focuses on implementing promotional plans, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive financial performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and experience in administration, particularly with Microsoft Excel. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration and data input.
• Demonstrable ability to multitask.
• Intermediate level in Excel and Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Buying team.
• Implement promotional plans and respond to stakeholder queries.
• Ensure data integrity and monitor market trends.

Skills

Administration

Data input

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Joining Sainsbury's Buying team means being part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment where you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buying team to drive overall performance and deliver a compelling customer offer. As a Buying Admin Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with stakeholders, engage in promotional planning, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure data integrity to achieve critical milestones. With a focus on continuous improvement, financial management, and team support, you will contribute to the wider category strategy and develop your skills in a supportive and growth-oriented setting, making a tangible impact on the business and customer experience.

What you'll do

As the Buying Admin Assistant at Sainsbury's, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to the Buying team in the Grocery & GM category. Your responsibilities will include implementing promotional plans, supporting analysis of customer reviews and competitor pricing, responding to stakeholder queries, and ensuring efficient promotional and pricing administration. You will collaborate with internal and external colleagues to deliver promotional and range plans, maintain data integrity, monitor market trends, and contribute to achieving financial KPIs related to pricing and promotional plans. Your strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently will be key to your success in this role.

Who you are

As a Buying Admin Assistant at Sainsbury's, you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong sense of commercial acumen and a passion for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Buying team. With your ability to analyse data, understand market trends, and effectively negotiate with suppliers, you play a crucial role in implementing promotional plans, managing pricing administration, and ensuring data integrity for the category. Your proactive and customer-centric approach, coupled with your strong organisational skills and commitment to continuous improvement, enable you to contribute towards achieving financial KPIs, supporting team objectives, and delivering exceptional service to stakeholders while thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in administration and data input.
• Demonstrable ability to multitask.
• Intermediate level in Excel and Microsoft suite.
• Excellent communication and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.