Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Salary: £29,000 – £35,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced maternity leave, health insurance

Location: Trafford Park, Greater Manchester

Department: Buying /Product

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting To: Buyer / Head of Buying

About the Role

Are you a proactive, highly organised retail professional looking to take the next step in your buying career? We are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a fast-paced Buying department.

In this key role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding data accuracy, driving critical path timelines, and keeping the core buying processes running seamlessly. Acting as a key bridge between suppliers and internal teams, you will lead weekly progress updates, manage compliance tracking, and gain excellent exposure to the commercial operations of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the critical path from brief through to launch, leading weekly meetings with the wider Buying team to highlight risks and protect launch dates.
• Coordinate technical assessments, review certificates, and liaise directly with suppliers to resolve any identified compliance issues.
• Own the completeness and accuracy of product listings and website navigation to ensure all range data is up to date.
• Create and update SKUs, range plans, and core system data points.
• Liaise with suppliers for required order assets (packaging, manuals, labelling) and review inspection reports to mitigate shipment risks.
• Assist Buyers in preparing for trade shows and business trips by coordinating key data, documentation, and samples.
• Oversee the movement, organisation, tracking, and storage of samples at every stage.

What We Are Looking For

• High attention to detail with a "right first time" mindset for data input and process integrity.
• Strong written and verbal skills, comfortable leading weekly updates and building productive relationships with suppliers, Merchandising, Marketing, and Technical teams.
• Energetic, resilient, and able to prioritize effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for product and trade with an eagerness to understand the broader business landscape.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Package: Salary of £29,000–£35,000 alongside 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), health insurance, and enhanced maternity pay.
• Career Development: Take on ownership of critical path processes, listing accuracy, and supplier relationships while working alongside senior Buyers.
• Collaborative Environment: Work within an energetic team that values clear communication and continuous process improvement.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Assistant Buyer or experienced BAA ready for more responsibility, submit your CV today to discuss the role in detail

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