Category & Buying Assistant

Minky Homecare; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homewares company seeks a Category & Buying Assistant to support the category manager and drive growth across its brands. This entry-level position offers the chance to influence product strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Passion for homewares and interest in buying.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support category growth and product performance.
• Maintain and update websites with relevant copy.
• Assist in market and competitor analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Linnworks

SAP

Job description

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Minky Homecare is a long-established and renowned housewares group. Our product categories include laundry, cleaning, housewares, and an extensive garden leisure portfolio. We design and manufacture products in the UK, and source unique lines from across the world. We have significant growth targets and a sustained and energetic programme of new product development.

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate Category & Buying Assistant to join our web team. You will be responsible for supporting the category manager in driving category growth, primarily working across our 3 homeware web brands (Alfresia, Fire Mountain and Vitinni). This is an excellent opportunity to work on some exciting, growing brands and have a real input into their growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Category Manager with buying tasks and range planning
• Maintain and update the websites with relevant copy and images
• Work cross-functionally with the wider team (Marketplaces, QHSE, E-Commerce, Operations) to improve product performance
• Assist in market and competitor analysis, offering suggestions on new product development
• Monitor sales performance and stock availability to identify trends and trading plans
• Assist in promotional opportunities and pricing strategies
• Prepare reports and presentations for the wider business to support in decision making
• Take ownership of departmental administrative tasks
• Use systems such as Linnworks and SAP to manage stock and raise purchase orders

Qualifications & Experience:

• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail and great time-management skills
• A passion for homewares product and a strong interest in buying and brand management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Hard-working, proactive and self-motivated
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Previous experience in a product facing role is beneficial but not essential
• A self-starter, able to work independently and flexibly, but also collaborate effectively within a team environment

Salary: Up to £28,000 DOE

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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