Buying Assistant

We are looking for a Buying Assistant to join us on a 6 months fix term contract!

As a Buying Assistant you'll be responsible for providing full administrative support to the Buying team to deliver the category targets.

This is a full-time, 37.5hrs/week 6 months cover contract, based in our offices in Gloucester.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Ensure tasks are undertaken accurately and on time to drive overall performance across categories.
• Create and maintain category SKUs in line with the critical path, confirming all product information and administration to suppliers and internal stakeholders after sign-off in line with the critical path
• Adhere to buying milestones within the critical path to ensure ranges launch on time
• Liaise with suppliers to acquire product information and samples as required by the buying team
• Manage buying samples as required by the buying team, preparing approvals for the Senion Buyer/Buyer and sending to suppliers
• Ensure accurate range plans are maintained for all ranges and promotional plans
• Implement all promotional plans for the category, ensuring pricing is accurate and all stakeholders are given accurate, timely information, helping to analyse performance data
• Respond to all internal and external stakeholders queries on product information or ad hoc tasks on behalf of the buying team
• Review competitor pricing on a regular basis and make recommendations to maintain competitiveness
• Undertake competitor and market reviews and present to Buyer and Senior Buyer as required
• Maintain accurate product records, ensuring all systems are updated as required
• Support the buying team in achieving margin objectives through well managed cost prices and supplier income through effective negotiations and supplier management
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Retail, E-commerce and suppliers to enhance our range execution in all channels to maximise sales and margin
• Support the development and administration of customer facing content across all channels, working closely with the Product Information Assistant
• Prepare for, attend and take notes at all required meetings
•  Support the Buying team in all ad hoc administrative, tracking and/or preparation tasks where necessary