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Buying Assistant
  • United Kingdom - Stockport - Cheadle -
1 year ago
£20000 - £21000 Per year
Assistant
Full Time
Job Description

The role is very varied, and there is a lot to do so you’ll be on the go from the start to the end of the day, but if you have enthusiasm in abundance and a willingness to learn, you’ll be great. You’ll also be working with a close and fun team, who are very supportive and always on hand should you need help.

Key Responsibilities

  • To ensure the Promotional and Pricing process is completed efficiently and accurately on behalf of the Buyer/s
  • Create and manage article lists and maintain data integrity in line with company targets
  • To facilitate the range review process adhering to the critical path to ensure on time launches
  • Liaise with suppliers and manage audit trails and develop relationships with the supplier base
  • Managing sample process, involving requesting, reviewing and managing all samples for the category
  • To provide great customer service to both store and support office colleagues through speedy and accurate issue resolution
  • Attend, and take comprehensive and detailed meeting notes and actions
  • Conduct competitor store visit reports and feedback to team
  • Responsible for preparing for all stores communications for final sign off by the Buyer
  • Production of specific financial reports for the weekly trading meeting
  • Producing ad hoc reports and gathering information as instructed by the Buyer

The Benefits

  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 36 days after 2 years service.
  • Birthday leave – 1 day extra leave to celebrate your Birthday!
  • Pensions - You’ll have the opportunity to join the Pets Pension from day 1 of joining us and the company will contribute to your pension plan so long as you meet the auto-enrolment criteria.
  • Colleague Discount- 20% discount for you (plus one family member).
  • Free Car Parking

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This is a busy administrative role, therefore previous experience within a busy office environment is desirable. You will also have excellent communication skills, as you will be working and liaising with various teams across the business. Organizational skills are key for this role so you must be able to manage your own workload as well as having the ability to multi-task. Excel is used frequently so having an understating of this is essential.


Reference no: 93575

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