Buying Assistant

2 weeks ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Ideal World Limited Full time

Buying Assistant

Our Buying Assistant's support the Buyer's and Assistant Buyer's by providing accurate, timely and thorough administrative support for their day-to-day activities.

While developing product ranges to meet sales, margin and stock targets within a specific product/category area.

You will act as the key line of communication between suppliers, liaising upon day-to-day issues including product, pricing, delivery and marketing information.

You will prepare, distribute and check all internal and external documents ensuring that specifications, terms and conditions, contracts and return forms are completed and returned accurately by suppliers, while escalating issues to the Assistant Buyer/Buyer as required.

You will develop a thorough knowledge of product ranges and the competitive environment, including pricing information vs Ideal World Limited to support the budgeted sales and margin targets.

This includes identifying, supporting in resolving, and escalating any issues or concerns as per current process.

Day to day, you will book and manage all on air Guests working closely with the Buyer to determine the most appropriate Guest for each show to maximise sales output.


About You:


We're looking for someone with a strong administrative, organisational and prioritisation skill, who has the ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

You will have excellent attention to detail, while being confident in communication, negotiation, and influencing.

Being results focused, and a self-starter who is able to work to exacting project deadlines, is imperative for this role.

You will be computer literate with experience of Microsoft programmes - Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel - and highly numerate, with strong analytical skills.


About Us:


Ideal World is one of the UK's leading multi-channel home shopping retailers, selling a range of exciting and innovative products.

Everything from home and garden, to kitchen and technology goods, through to health and beauty and craft buys We believe there is no limit to your imagination, and we are committed to finding our customers the best deals, products and prices on the market.

It's an exciting time to join us as we've recently been acquired by Hamish Morjaria, an entrepreneur and private investor.

Hamish is looking to bring in new brands and offers and is aiding this much-loved UK business to meet its true potential.


Benefits:

Our company benefits are below, plus....

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Free Parking
  • Free Hot Drinks

The Role:

  • Office based in Peterborough
  • Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week


Ideal World Limited is committed to promoting diversity and providing equal opportunities in all areas of our business from recruitment, employment and career progression to learning and development, and aims to establish an inclusive culture free from discrimination and based on the values of fairness, dignity and respect.


Salary:
Up to £24,000.00 per year

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