Category Assistant – FTC

Jobtailor; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocado Retail is seeking an Administrative and Commercial Support role to assist the Buying team across assigned categories in Hatfield. You will help maintain listings, onboard suppliers, and ensure timely price changes, while coordinating with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring strong administrative skills, proficiency in MS Office (Excel), and excellent communication, with experience in fast-paced retail or buying environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel.
• Highly organised and able to manage changing priorities.
• Excellent communication.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced commercial, retail or buying environment is preferable.
• Ability to comply with GSCOP and Competition Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and commercial support to the Buying team for assigned categories.
• Support the broader Buying team as part of the central Category Administration Team.
• Complete administrative tasks assigned by the Category Administration Manager ahead of deadlines.
• Manage tasks as agreed between the Buyer and Supplier.
• Provide regular, clear updates to senior stakeholders.
• Identify risks in advance and work to mitigate them.
• Work within critical path deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Maintain and set up product listings and promotions.
• Set up, onboard, and manage suppliers.
• Action price establishment and price changes.
• Load media and review banners before they go live on the webshop.
• Assist the Customer Centre with prompt responses to customer queries.
• Support training on an ad‑hoc basis.
• Adhere to Ocado Retail values and comply with GSCOP and Competition Law.

Job description

• Provide administrative and commercial support to the Buying team for assigned categories
• Support the broader Buying team as part of the central Category Administration Team
• Complete administrative tasks assigned by the Category Administration Manager ahead of deadlines
• Manage tasks as agreed between the Buyer and Supplier
• Provide regular, clear updates to senior stakeholders
• Identify risks in advance and work to mitigate them
• Work within critical path deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Maintain and set up product listings and promotions
• Set up, onboard, and manage suppliers
• Action price establishment and price changes
• Load media and review banners before they go live on the webshop
• Assist the Customer Centre with prompt responses to customer queries
• Support training on an ad‑hoc basis
• Adhere to Ocado Retail values and comply with GSCOP and Competition Law

Requirements

• Strong administrative skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel
• Highly organised and able to manage changing priorities
• Excellent communication
• Previous experience in a fast‑paced commercial, retail or buying environment is preferable
• Ability to comply with GSCOP and Competition Law

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, while effectively managing tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced commercial environment. Capable of providing clear communication and updates to stakeholders while adhering to compliance standards such as GSCOP and Competition Law.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strong Administrative Skills
• Proficiency In MS Office
• Excellent Communication
• Experience In Commercial Environment
• Ability To Comply With GSCOP

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Highly Organised
• Ability To Manage Changing Priorities

Industry Keywords

• Buying Team Support
• Category Administration
• Supplier Management
• Price Establishment
• Customer Queries
• Retail Environment
• Competition Law