Category Assistant

Michael Page; Tankersley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing retailer in Tankersley is seeking a Category Assistant to support the Buying team with administration tasks. The role includes managing customer samples, updating purchase orders, and ensuring communication with suppliers. Ideal candidates will have prior administration experience and excellent communication skills, along with a desire to grow within the company. This position offers flexible working hours and free parking.

Benefits

Free parking

Close to transport links

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Prior administration experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Candidate should demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administration support to Buying / Category Team.
• Contact suppliers and brands regularly.
• Manage customer sample process effectively.
• Ensure purchase orders and costing sheets are completed timely.
• Demonstrate excellent liaison and customer service skills.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn and grow

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity for a Category Assistant to join a rapidly growing retailer. The business is looking to increase its market share over the next 12 months with growth plans. You will provide full administration support to the Category / Buying team, from product set up, rising purchase orders, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full administration support service to the Buying / Category Team.
• Contact suppliers, brands, etc.
• Update colleagues on lead times on a regular basis.
• Manage the customer sample process from start to finish.
• Ensure costing sheets are completed, range plans updated, and company samples and orders are tracked in the required time frames.
• Handle all post‑sale activity including any administration and follow‑up work related to purchase orders.
• Turn‑round information, data, and documentation quickly and accurately.
• Demonstrate excellent liaison and customer service skills to maximise supplier co‑operation.
• Raise and issue approved purchase orders.
• Maintain and review on a weekly basis a clear and accurate purchase order book.

Qualifications

• Administration experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business.

Benefits

• Free parking.
• Close to transport links.
• Flexible working hours.