Senior Buying Assistant

1 day ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Buy It Direct Full time

Job Advert

**Role**: Senior Buying Assistant - Graduate

**Department**: Appliances Direct

**Salary**:£25,080 DOE

**Location**: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

At Buy It Direct, we’re redefining the eCommerce landscape. Starting from humble beginnings, we’ve grown into one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing online retailers, and we’re just getting started

We're currently seeking a Senior Buying Assistant or a Graduate to join our dynamic Appliances Direct team at our Buy It Direct Huddersfield head office.

You'll be working closely with our team of Buyers and Assistant Buyers, providing invaluable support through a variety of reporting and administrative tasks.

This role offers more than just a job; it's a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and kick-start your career in Buying. We’re offering a salary of £25,070 per annum, dependent on experience, along with a great range of benefits, including healthcare cashback, staff discounts, a holiday purchase scheme, and a day off on your birthday after a year’s service.

**Day-to-day responsibilities**:
Support the buyers with all administrative tasks.

Keep up to date with product trends and promotional activity using benchmarking and competitor reviews.Know your product range and spot gaps against your biggest competition.Consistently review pricing and advise the buyers and suppliers on any potential opportunities to improve competitiveness.Set up new products and ensure online content is up-to-date and easy for the customer to use.Review sales weekly and support the buyer with data analysis.Attend supplier and internal meetings - take meeting minutes and follow-up notes when needed.
- Keep range plans and system data up to date.

Great communication and organisation skills.

A commercial mindset, coupled with curiosity and analytical skills.A positive attitude and resilience are key in our fast-paced and reactive business.Previous experience as a Buyer's Assistant is a bonus, but by no means essential.A good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Above all, you need to be self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously while supporting the wider team.

If this role resonates with you and your career aspirations, we want to hear from you

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