Buying Assistant

**Buying Assistant**:

- Salary
- ** Competitive Salary Plus Benefits**
- Location
- ** Worksop**
- Contract Type
- ** Permanent**
- Contracted Hours
- ** 39**

**The Vacancy**

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join our Buying team as a **Buying Assistant** based on average 2 days a week at a wilko site and then remotely the rest of the week.

As our **Buying Assistant **you’ll support the Buyer and Assistant Buyer on day-to-day administration and activities to support the implementation of the category strategy and support the end to end buying process. The Categories that this role could cover are cosmetics, medical, facial and skin care,
food, seasonal, home and kitchen.

Taking huge pride in what you do, your role will involve supporting the team with the co-ordination and preparation for range reviews on the category from strategy through to range sign off to ensure completion on time. You’ll manage the sample and product management process dealing with suppliers and the team in the mock shop. Along with
- Assisting with competitor research including pricing to ensure products are competitively prices.
- You’ll be responsible for loading projects into the systems ensuring this is kept up to date with the category management team.
- You’ll manage the tracking of supplier terms ensuring all the supplier terms are signed and logged on the system to ensure rebates are raised correctly and in a timely manner.
- You’ll be accountable for the setup of new products.
- Accountable for resolving queries for stores and suppliers.
- Managing promotional nominations ensuring these are on time and accurate.

For this role we need someone who has at least 1 years’ experience working in Buying Assistant role, who has the ability to work cross functionally and is able to build strong working relationships. Someone who is proficient in using Microsoft programmes such as Excel; is highly organised, who can work to tight deadlines and is confident at communicating at all levels.

We know it’s not just about the role but how we can reward you too, so with every role comes a competitive salary, a brilliant rewards scheme, 28 days holiday entitlement, wilko WOW flexible benefits (such as great discounts on shopping, days out, holidays, health and fitness and money-saving schemes to cut the costs of childcare), holiday homes and most importantly 20% team member and family discount in store and online.

**The Company**

We're a family-owned business with honest and fair family values at our heart.

For ninety years, we've been giving our customers all the stuff they need to brighten up their homes and neaten up their gardens. And, when it comes to our people, we believe in offering the same support, for the things that matter to them too.

So, take a closer look. Discover the history, values, and commitments that make us who we are - and that you'll become part of if you join us.

**Rewards & Benefits**

**Be better every day**
- We have a fantastic incentive plan at wilko: Be Better Every Day Bonus - BBED Bonus. This is our annual cash bonus plan which is open to everyone at wilko.
- **Holidays**
- Depending on your grade, your holiday package will range from 28 days - 38 days, including bank holidays. There is also the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days holiday. Speaking of holidays, we also own a range of holiday homes across the country so if you fancy a weekend away, we could get you a great deal.
- **Pension scheme**
- We’ve two market-leading pension schemes for you to choose from. Both schemes give you the opportunity to save into a first-class pension with us matching your contribution up to a certain percentage.
- **Wilko team member discount**
- This is our most loved benefit. To help your hard-earned cash go further, you’ll enjoy a 20% discount in store and online. Even better, we offer a second discount card too (terms and conditions apply).
- **Employee benefits trust**
- Founded by Tony Wilkinson in the 1980’s, this was set up to help our team members, as and when they need it. The Trust can support you in a number
- of ways:

Holiday accommodation
- Educational benefits
- Financial support

**Wilko WOW**
- This is an online portal where you can access amazing offers and discounts. From great discounts on shopping, days out, holidays and health and fitness, there’s lots to explore.
- **Loyalty awards**
- We believe your loyalty deserves rewarding. So, once you complete 10 years continuous service, you’ll receive a wilko gift card as a thank you for your contribution. We’ll mark your next milestone in service every 10 years after that.
- **Celebratory gifts**
- From becoming a parent to getting married or celebrating a significant anniversary - if it’s important to you, it’s important to us. So, we’ll celebrate with you with a wilko gift card.
- **Wellbeing**
- Our free and confidential advice and assistance programme can help support you in a wide ran