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Buying AssistantPertemps Bond • Plymouth, South West, UK
Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant

Pertemps Bond • Plymouth, South West, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and commercially aware Buying Assistant to join their Head Office team in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in retail buying within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Supporting the Senior Buying team, you will play a key role in driving sales, maximising profitability, and ensuring product ranges are effectively managed and delivered to stores.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior Buying team to drive sales performance, maximise profit, and achieve stock and sales targets
  • Assist with sourcing, listing, and developing product ranges, including promotional activity
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, managing product files and range performance
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to support informed buying decisions
  • Research, compile, and analyse data to support strategy development
  • Ensure all administrative, financial, and system processes are completed accurately and within deadlines
  • Produce regular reports and provide ongoing support to stores
  • Work closely with retail teams to ensure smooth implementation of new product ranges

Skills and Experience
  • A clear interest in retail, with demonstrable knowledge of the sector
  • Strong commercial awareness and confident communication skills
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Strong numerical and analytical capability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including working with formulas and graphs

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45am to 17:30pm, temporary to permanent.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and gain valuable experience within a busy and supportive buying team.

Apply Today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office.
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