Buying Assistant

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.