Retail Support Centre - Trade - Crewe

Ryman; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Training and apprenticeships

Staff discounts across group brands

Cycle2Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Regular socials

Job summary

Ryman is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team. You will help develop exciting product ranges, identify commercial opportunities and support successful promotions across stores and online.

You will work closely with the Buyer to analyse sales performance, monitor market trends and build relationships with suppliers, while collaborating with Marketing, Merchandising and Space Planning. This role is based in Crewe and offers room for progression.

Qualifications

• Passion for retail and products.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisation and communication.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of sales and margin targets across categories.
• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities.
• Assist with range reviews and new product launches.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Work with suppliers and support cost negotiations.
• Help deliver promotional plans and online product content.
• Manage product setup, supplier invoices and day-to-day administration.
• Visit suppliers and trade shows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Organisation

Proactive attitude

Retail/product passion

Job description

Are you commercially curious, analytical and passionate about retail? We're looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team at Ryman, where you'll help develop exciting product ranges, identify commercial opportunities and support the delivery of successful promotions across our stores and online.

Working closely with the Buyer, you'll analyse sales performance, monitor market trends, support new product launches, build supplier relationships and collaborate with teams across Marketing, Merchandising and Space Planning.

What you'll be doing

• Support the delivery of sales and margin targets across your categories.
• Analyse product performance and identify opportunities.
• Assist with range reviews and new product launches.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
• Work with suppliers and support cost negotiations.
• Help deliver promotional plans and online product content.
• Manage product setup, supplier invoices and day-to-day administration.
• Visit suppliers and trade shows.

What you'll bring

• A passion for retail and products.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisation and communication.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary, company pension (with enhancement options), and a referral scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance plus an extra wellbeing day to recharge.
• Tailored training, structured career progression, and funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue), Cycle2Work scheme, and access to mental health first aiders and wellness support.
• A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.

About Ryman

With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK's go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).

We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.