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Buying Assistant - Global Retailer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 35,048 - 35,048 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Watford

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Excellent career development opportunity with a $100bn global retail brand

An outstanding opportunity for a highly numerate Buying Assistant to join one of the world’s largest and most successful retailers.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven buying environment and is looking to build a long-term career within retail head office functions.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience in established retail brands such as John Lewis, Debenhams or similar large-scale retailers.

The Role at a Glance:

Job Title: Buying Assistant
 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire (Office Based)
 Salary: £35,048
 Package: Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week

The Opportunity:

Working closely with Buyers and Assistant Buyers, you’ll play a key role in supporting the buying function through accurate data management, inventory tracking and effective communication with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain accurate item and vendor records
 • Update pricing, terms, descriptions and supplier details
 • Produce weekly department recap figures and report
 • Review inventory reports and resolve stock discrepancies
 • Track stock orders and replenishment activity
 • Issue and track vendor contracts and agreements
 • Liaise with regional offices, warehouses and suppliers
 • Support merchandising projects and sample management
 • Assist across the department and wider business as required

About You:

• Degree educated (preferred)
 • Strong numeracy skills – essential
 • Excellent written and spoken English
 • Strong communication and negotiation skills
 • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
 • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits (After 90-Day Probation)

• Executive membership for you + 3 others
 • Life Insurance
 • Pension Plan
 • Employee Assistance Programme
 • Optical benefit after 1 year
 • Dental benefit after 2 years
 • 20 days annual holiday

Ready to take the next step in your retail buying career? If you’re highly numerate, detail-driven and excited by the opportunity to work for a truly global retail powerhouse, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to avoid missing out – interviews are being scheduled and early applications are strongly encouraged.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR

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