Buying Assistant - Mens & Womens and BSS

ASDA; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Buying Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in sales tracking, supplier liaison, and various administrative support tasks. Enjoy a hybrid working model, a range of benefits, including a discretionary bonus, pension, and a generous colleague discount. Your contributions will significantly impact purchasing decisions and promotional strategies in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Access to wellbeing services

Inclusion networks for diversity

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Accuracy in handling sales reports and administrative tasks.
• Ability to support Buyers efficiently.
• Skills in liaising with suppliers and resolving queries.

Responsibilities

• Support Buyer with sales tracking and analysis.
• Update admin tasks relating to cost and retail changes.
• Assist with competitor research and daily trading activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Job Title

Buying Assistant - Mens & Womens and BSS

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Buying

Closing Date

6 July 2025

Job Description

Are you interested in kickstarting a career in Buying? Getting the details right can have a surprisingly big impact, as you'll soon realise when you join our team. In this fast-moving environment, you'll discover how much the little things matter. From sales reports to admin support and marketing, accuracy and efficiency are key. You will support the Buyer in areas such as sales tracking, analysis, updating admin tasks like line listing, cost, and retail changes, and liaising with suppliers to meet deadlines. You will also contribute to decisions on ranges and promotions, resolve store/supplier queries, raise and reconcile invoices, and assist with competitor research and daily trading activities.

What you'll love

We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days in our Home Offices, with additional requirements depending on specific roles, including supplier, store, or depot visits.

Our benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a helpline
• Inclusion networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Generous parental leave policies including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support

We encourage colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work, fostering a proud and inclusive environment.