Outdoors Buying Admin Assistant: Sourcing & Support

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer in Bury is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to support the Apparel Buying team in sourcing and managing outdoor products. The role involves handling product samples, maintaining data, and ensuring alignment with market trends. Ideal candidates will have a passion for outdoor activities, strong organizational skills, and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers a chance to grow within a dynamic retail environment focused on inspiring outdoor experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritise workload and tasks.
• Previous Retail experience in an established Outdoor Retailer is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of analysis and prepare future strategies.
• Provide administrative support for the buying team.
• Maintain supplier database and manage buying team samples.
• Support buyers and liaise with product development teams as necessary.
• Track competitor activity and document pricing and promotions.

Skills

Passion for Outdoor activities

Retail experience

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Prioritisation

Working relationships

Flexible working approach

Job description

A leading outdoor retailer in Bury is seeking a Buying Admin Assistant to support the Apparel Buying team in sourcing and managing outdoor products. The role involves handling product samples, maintaining data, and ensuring alignment with market trends. Ideal candidates will have a passion for outdoor activities, strong organizational skills, and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. This full-time role offers a chance to grow within a dynamic retail environment focused on inspiring outdoor experiences.