Average Buying Assistant salary in the UK

As Buying Assistant - you will be joining an established and growing catalogue and web based brand, located just outside Oxford. The role is full time office based Monday to Friday. The company offer a lifestyle range, including clothing, jewellery and accessories. The role is full time and permanent. They have a friendly, supportive and collaborative culture working well together to achieve excellent results. Purpose of the role:To support the Homeware Buying team in all day-to-day activities, from liaising with suppliers to working with the internal teams to resolve any questions or issues. Key Responsibilities for the Buying Assistant: Supporting the Buyer with ordering sample from suppliersManaging sample selection ranges and photo shootsManaging all administration for samples including invoice processingPutting together detailed product content for web and catalogue useMaintaining the buying process of all product rangesMaintaining an up to date understanding of range performanceWorking with supplier with new products on accuracy and specificationLiaising with warehouse and suppliers regarding any quality issuesAny other admin duties Key Skills Required for the Buying Assistant: Experience within buying or supply chain would be an advantageDetail orientatedOrganised, used to working to deadlinesConfident communicatorWork well under pressure and able to multitaskAdaptable in a changing environmentStrong IT skills, particularly excelAble to work on own initiativeOwn transport essential, due to remote location What's in it for you? Starting salary of up to £25,000Working as part of a supportive and collaborative teamTraining progression and personal developmentStandard office hours Monday - Friday20 days holiday increasing with each year to a max of 25

Due to an internal promotion this is an opportunity to work for great stylish brand of mature accessories and gifts, my client is a leading mail order and online retailer, which operates across 2 brands and in three countries: UK and France Key Responsibilities Managing a range of homewares under the guidance of the line manager. Supporting the Senior Buyer in any delegated tasks and working as part of the wider Buying team to deliver 2 catalogue ranges annuallyWith direction from the Senior Buyer, sourcing a range of products based on the analysis provided and Company objectives, including the required input margin, quality, and relevance to the brand. Homewares to cover domestic textiles, tabletop, decorative accents, and toiletries. Approx 250 per season including core repeat lines as well as new ( roughly 50% repeats)Liaising with suppliers, managing the supplier relationship and ensuring the efficient ordering, logging and returning samples for each selection.Negotiating cost prices and terms for the products falling under their responsibility, setting commercial retail prices, and ensuring lines are ready for ordering to the critical pathGaining an in-depth knowledge of competitors and relevant retail trendsLogging all relevant product information on our selection sheets accuratelyOrganizing samples for selection, range reviews, and photo shootsWriting detailed and accurate product descriptions for the catalogues and websitesDealing with any warehouse or customer queries to resolve any quality issues or provide additional information. Essential Skills Ideally least 2 years buying within a homewares retailer, mail order or e-commerceExcellent attention to detailTeam player, happy to work together on joint projectsAbility to prioritise and manage multiple tasks at one timeAbility to work under pressure and stick to deadlinesGood standard of written EnglishExperience in using ExcelDriving license required due to rural locationFull time hours and hybrid working ( 2 days from home) Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

This role requires a hard working individual - used to a fast paced environment and a sharp eye for detail. Must be able to communicate clearly and work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as able to use own initiative. Client Details A great opportunity for a Buying Assistant to join a fast paced, fun and creative wholesaler. As a business, they sell into the discounters, independents as well as eBay & amazon sellers. Due to they are seeking an to add to business growth they are seeking to add to their Buying team. Description Sending, requesting and receiving samplesManagement of critical path to ensure all deadlines are metAssisting in new range developmentPreparing samples for range reviewsReviewing competitor pricingDaily communication with overseas suppliersUploading of new products to internal systemsGeneral administration, word processing, data entry and filing Profile Strong communication skills and an ability to manage a hectic workloadHave a strong interest in Buying, either work experience in a commercial head office or relevant degreeUse of Microsoft OfficeHave a can-do attitudeOrganised and able to work to strict deadlines Job Offer Free Parking + Progression Opportunities + Close to transport links + Working Hours 8.30 - 5 Buying Assistant Buying Assistant