LocationGloucester, GB
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentTemporary
SeniorityJunior
CategoryAdministrative & Back Office
LanguageEnglish
PostedMay 15, 2026
Last verifiedMay 17, 2026
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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