Senior Buying Assistant / Graduate - Appliances

Buy It Direct; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing e-commerce business in Huddersfield is seeking a Senior / Graduate Buying Assistant to support the buying team. The role includes responsibilities such as order management, competitor analysis, and providing commercial support. Candidates should possess strong relationship-building skills, analytical thinking, and proficiency in MS Office. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Confident analytical thinker with strong numerical ability.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential commercial and administrative support to the buying team.
• Assist with general run rate ordering and pricing activities.
• Conduct competitor analysis to ensure market competitiveness.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in MS Office

Commercial curiosity

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

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Join Our Dynamic Team as a Senior / Graduate Buying Assistant

Role: Full-time/permanent

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £25,080

Are you ready to be part of a fast-growing e-commerce business that's redefining the world of e‑tail? We are excited to offer a Senior / Graduate Buying Assistant position on our Appliances team at our Huddersfield Head Office.

As part of a highly commercial and collaborative team, you'll play a key role in supporting buying activity and contributing directly to the business's future growth. You will have exposure to a fast‑paced, data‑driven e‑commerce environment, with the opportunity to work closely with experienced Buyers and Senior Buyers.

About the Role

In this role, you'll provide essential commercial and administrative support to the buying team, helping to drive performance across the category. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with general run rate ordering and pricing activities.
• Conduct competitor analysis to ensure we're always ahead of the game.
• Manage product set‑up to provide customers with essential technical information.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and internal teams for efficient returns management.
• Conduct daily analysis of the Trading suite to monitor performance.
• Provide general commercial administration support to Buyers and Senior Buyers.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills
• Commercial curiosity with a genuine interest in retail and e‑commerce
• A confident analytical thinker with strong numerical ability
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑moving, change‑driven environment
• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience as a Buying Assistant is desirable but not essential
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work both independently

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you.