Category Assistant

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing retailer is seeking a Category Assistant to join their team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administration support to the Category/Buying team, including managing supplier communications and handling purchase orders. The role offers flexibility with working hours, free parking, and proximity to transport links. Ideal applicants should possess administration experience and excellent communication skills. This position provides growth opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven administration experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administration support to the Buying/Category team.
• Contact suppliers and manage sample processes.
• Ensure costing sheets and range plans are updated.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

• To provide a full administration support service to the Category/ Buying Team
• Contacting suppliers, Brands etc

Client Details

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 to the Category / Buying team, from product set up, rising purchase orders etc.

Description

• To provide a full administration support service to the Buying / Category Team
• Contacting suppliers, Brands etc
• Updating colleagues on lead times on a regular basis
• Manage the customers sample process from start to finish.
• To be fully responsible for ensuring costing sheets are completed, range plans updated, and company samples and orders are tracked in the required time frames.
• To be responsible for all post-sale activity including any administration and follow up work in relation to purchase orders.
• To quickly and accurately turn‑round information, data, and documentation.
• To be an integral part of the Buying team demonstrating excellent liaison and customer service skills to maximise supplier co‑operation.
• To raise and issue approved purchase orders.
• To maintain and review on a weekly basis a clear and accurate purchase order book.

Profile

Administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn and grow with the business.

Job Offer

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Flexible working hours