Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant

Plymouth, Devon | Full-time, Temporary to Permanent | Mon–Fri, 08:45am – 17:30pm

Pertemps, on behalf of our client, are delighted to be recruiting for a Buying Assistant to join their dynamic Head Office team in Plymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing business where you’ll play a key role in supporting the buying team and driving commercial success.

The Role As a Buying Assistant, you’ll work closely with the Senior Buying team to:

• Support the delivery of sales, stock and profit targets.
• Assist in sourcing, listing, managing and developing product ranges and promotions.
• Liaise with suppliers and maintain accurate product files.
• Monitor competitor activity and research market trends.
• Compile and interpret data to support buying strategies.
• Ensure all admin, financial and system tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Provide regular information and support to stores.
• Work with retail staff to ensure new ranges are rolled out smoothly.

About You We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in retail with excellent commercial awareness.
• Strong organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills.
• Confidence working both independently and within a team.
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with proficient PC skills.
• Solid experience using Microsoft Excel (including formulas and graphs).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career within retail buying.

Interested? Apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office.