Buying Assistant

**Would suit a Buying Administrator looking for the next step**

Rochdale – Office Based

If you are currently working in a Buying Administrator or Assistant role and are looking to develop your career within a fast-growing retail environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Working for a rapidly expanding importer supplying products to the retail industry, our client is looking to strengthen their Buying team within their highly successful and growing Pet category.

This is a fast-paced and administration-focused role where you will provide essential support to the Buying team, ensuring the smooth running of the category through accurate and timely administrative support across multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Create new product records and maintain accurate product data on in-house systems, ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Calculate landed costs and analyse pricing and product offers from multiple suppliers to determine the most commercially viable options.
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders while liaising with overseas offices to ensure timely processing and updates.
• Produce ad hoc reports and gather information as required by the Buyer.
• Review and maintain the Critical Path, ensuring the in-house system is kept fully up to date.
• Manage the sample process, including requesting, tracking, reviewing and organising all product samples for the category.
• Ensure the pricing process is completed efficiently and accurately on behalf of the Buyer.
• Carry out the accurate filing and maintenance of records in line with company procedures.
• Support the upkeep and presentation of the showroom, helping to maintain a high standard.
• Assist with packaging development, coordinating packaging updates and issuing design briefs where required.
• Attend meetings, taking clear and comprehensive notes and monitoring follow-up actions.

The successful candidate will be highly organised and capable of managing a high volume of administrative tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. You will possess strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and confident communication skills when working cross-functionally with internal teams and overseas suppliers.

You will also have strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office, alongside a self-motivated and methodical approach to prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines. Commercial awareness and an interest in product and retail would be advantageous, as would a flexible approach to work, including occasional attendance at trade shows or industry events. There may also be opportunities for overseas travel in the future.

In return our client offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to progress within a successful and growing business.

Apply online or for further information contact one of our specialist consultants quoting reference number: NJR16511