Buying Assistant

1 week ago


Hampshire, United Kingdom Quest Search and Selection Full time

Ref: JO-2110-109533 | £15000 - £20000 per annum + benefits | Location:Portsmouth, Hampshire, England | Added:15/08/22

Quest Search & Selection are currently partnering with this FMCG retailer who is looking to recruit a Buying Assistant to assist the Junior Buyer to manage and develop the allocated category in line with corporate policy.

This is an exciting role for someone with experience in a commercial environment that is looking into a buying career This role is to support the Junior Buyer in collating and processing all product data.

**The roles and responsibilities of this Buying Assistant role -**
- Process all data for, Pricing, Promotions, Sales barcodes, etc.
- Inputting price changes, product amendments, and new lines, etc.
- Collate and process supplier information
- Provide a service for any admin work required i.e. letters/memos, general spreadsheets, filling, photocopying, etc.
- Communicate with suppliers for delivery times, costs, and product information
- Some negotiating may be required to ensure stock is delivered efficiently
- Ensure store queries relevant to the allocated categories, are dealt with in a timely and complete manner

**To be successful in this Buying Assistant position you must have -**
- Up to 1 year in a similar role or has done a commercial position within head office, admin or analytics and wanting to get into buying
- Graduate or graduate caliber + experience
- Must have advanced excel skills
- Competent numerical and analytical skills.
- Good administrator skills
- Good communicator - verbal and written
- Understanding negotiation techniques will be advantageous

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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