Buying Assistant

Excellent career development opportunity with a $100bn global retail brand

An outstanding opportunity for a highly numerate Buying Assistant to join one of the world’s largest and most successful retailers.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven buying environment and is looking to build a long-term career within retail head office functions.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in established retail brands such as John Lewis, Debenhams or similar large-scale retailers.

The Role at a Glance:

Job Title: Buying Assistant

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Office Based)

Salary: £35,048

Package: Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week

The Opportunity:

Working closely with Buyers and Assistant Buyers, you’ll play a key role in supporting the buying function through accurate data management, inventory tracking and effective communication with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain accurate item and vendor records

• Update pricing, terms, descriptions and supplier details

• Produce weekly department recap figures and report

• Review inventory reports and resolve stock discrepancies

• Track stock orders and replenishment activity

• Issue and track vendor contracts and agreements

• Liaise with regional offices, warehouses and suppliers

• Support merchandising projects and sample management

• Assist across the department and wider business as required

About You:

• Degree educated (preferred)

• Strong numeracy skills – essential

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits (After 90-Day Probation)

• Executive membership for you + 3 others

• Life Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Optical benefit after 1 year

• Dental benefit after 2 years

• 20 days annual holiday

Ready to take the next step in your retail buying career? If you’re highly numerate, detail-driven and excited by the opportunity to work for a truly global retail powerhouse, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to avoid missing out – interviews are being scheduled and early applications are strongly encouraged.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

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