Buying Assistant

1 week ago

Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom HEMPEL Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

Step into the heart of Buying

Join our Darwen team and play a key role in the buying function that keeps Crown Decorating Centres moving.

Your role, your impact

Reporting into the Buying Manager, you'll work across Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics, Pricing and Customer Accounts. From handling categories like Wallpaper, to supporting online ranges and promotional campaigns, you'll make a real difference. We'll provide you with exposure across the business, allowing you to gain the knowledge and confidence needed to grow with us.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who brings a sharp commercial eye, strong negotiation skills and the confidence to build relationships at every level. You'll spot the next sales driver, secure supplier deals and help us keep our promotions competitive. We know this role is heavily administration-focused, but we see it as the perfect platform to develop into a broader buying career.

Skills that set you apart

  • Experience within administration – experience in buying or purchasing is a bonus
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, SAP experience an advantage
  • Detail focused with strong analytical skills
  • CIPS qualification is a plus – and we will support you in achieving this if you don't already have it

Why join Crown Paints?

We pride ourselves on being supportive, collaborative and committed to helping our people succeed. We will encourage you to share your ideas, challenge us and contribute to shaping the way we work. You'll be part of a team that values fresh thinking and will give you the space and tools to develop.

This is more than just a Buying Assistant role. It's a chance to build a career with a business that wants you to thrive. Together, we'll deliver projects that shape our stores, our products and ultimately, our customers' experience.

Application due

Seniority Level

Entry level

Job Functions

Administrative, Purchasing

Industry

Chemicals

Crown Paints is one of UK's most renown paint manufacturers and we have been manufacturing for over 200 years, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. However, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world through our ownership structure. Crown Paints is part of the Hempel Group, which gives our company stability and our employees extended, global career possibilities.

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