Buying Assistant

Buying AssistantBirminghamUp to £30,000 DOEI am currently recruiting for a Buying Assistant to join a well-established retailer to join the team based within their Midlands head office. You will be responsible for assisting the Buying Team to ensure continued growth within the category. As a Buying Assistant, you will need to be driven and dynamic and thrive working in a fast-paced retail environment.Some of your responsibilities will include:Providing support to the Buying departmentCreating new product listings on the systemRaising and inputting supplier invoicesAssisting in collating promotional information from suppliers to build the promotional pack for each category.Collating and inputting supplier informationWork cross functionally with Buying & logistics to ensure departmental relationships are maintained.Liaising with internal customers, suppliers and other departmentsReviewing pricing & analysing figures within ExcelMaintaining data records and filesKey requirement for the role;Experience within Buying or a relevant degreeHighly accurate with a good attention to detailAbility to manage a varied workload with conflicting deadlines.Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.Good level of education – degree is preferable.Excellent understanding of all MS Office products specifically ExcelIn return they are offering a fantastic working environment so if you think you have the right experience as a Buying Assistant or strong Administrative skills and want to be given the opportunity to develop your career, then get in touch and apply today.