Senior Buying Assistant

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom TRP Recruitment ltd Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven
Buying Assistant
to join our client's dynamic team. You'll play an integral part in supporting the buying function across
home and beauty categories
, helping to deliver innovative, on-trend, and commercially successful products. This hands-on role offers end-to-end exposure to the product lifecycle, from sourcing and range planning to sales analysis and supplier coordination.

If you're organised and analytical, with some previous industry experience within buying, this could be the perfect move for you

This role can be remote, with occasional travel to customer head offices in the Leeds area.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Support the development and delivery of product ranges that align with brand, customer, and commercial goals.
  • Manage product data including listings, line sheets, order forms, and product information to ensure accuracy.
  • Assist with supplier communication; obtaining samples, prices, specifications, and resolving queries promptly.
  • Track and maintain the product critical path, ensuring deadlines are met and data is kept up to date.
  • Monitor sales and stock performance, producing regular and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making.
  • Analyse trading data to identify trends, highlight opportunities, and support the buying team with commercial insights.
  • Coordinate with global factories and logistics partners to manage shipments and resolve delivery or quality issues.
  • Provide administrative and operational support, maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to the smooth running of the buying function.

Person Specification:

  • Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and multitasking skills.
  • Numerically confident, able to interpret sales, stock, and financial data with accuracy.
  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable managing large datasets and reports.
  • Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.
  • Proactive team player with a genuine interest in retail, product development, and market trends.

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