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Buying Assistant

Pertemps Redditch Commercial
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Solihull, West Midlands B90 4SF

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Buying Assistant position in Solihull offers a salary between £27,000 and £32,000, depending on experience.
  • The role involves supporting Buyers in product selection, preparing product range reviews, and maintaining supplier data.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a buying or administrative role, with retail experience being a plus.
  • Key skills required include strong organizational abilities, excellent communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • The company offers competitive benefits, including performance bonuses, a staff discount, 25 days of holiday, and career development opportunities.
Job Title: Buying AssistantLocation: Solihull Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience My client is passionate about delivering high-quality products to their customers and require a detail-oriented Buying Assistant to join thier dynamic team and support thier buying operations from product selection through to delivery.Responsibilities
  • Support Buyers in sourcing and selecting new products.
  • Assist in preparing product range reviews and supplier presentations.
  • Maintain accurate product and supplier data in internal systems.
  • Liaise with suppliers to manage order confirmations, deliveries, and samples.
  • Track and report on stock levels, sales trends, and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Merchandising, Marketing, and Logistics.
What We’re Looking For
  • Previous experience in a buying or administrative role (retail experience a plus).
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for retail, products, and customer trends.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses
  • Staff discount on all products
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Career development opportunities
  • Friendly, inclusive team culture
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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.