Buying Assistant

Are you an experienced Buying Administrator or Buying Assistant? Want to work for an award-winning brand who are leaders in their market? This role could be for you!

We re proud to be working with our Oxford-based client to recruit a Buying Assistant to join their growing team. With fantastic career development opportunities and a chance to play an essential role in supporting the Buying Team to ensure the department runs smoothly, you ll be joining a dynamic team dedicated to continual improvement.

Based on site in the office in Witney, the role offers a salary of up to GBP25,000 and great company benefits, including an early finish on Friday!

In the role of Buying Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting all aspects of the buying cycle, from assisting in the development of new product briefs to dealing with general supplier administration.
• Sample Management - tracking, returning and managing the relevant paperwork.
• Arranging product photography and liaising with the internal creative team.
• Monitoring of all product information; assisting with content for web and information sheets, ensuring it is clear, consistent and up to date.
• Reporting on project progress and undertaking other relevant adhoc duties.
• Assisting with packaging updates, to ensure compliance with regulations.

We d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Previous experience in a Buying Administration / Buying Assistant role.
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Confident in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritise effectively.

The Role:

As a Buying Assistant, you ll provide key support to the Product Category Buyer and the wider Buying Team to ensure the department operates to its full efficiency. With multiple projects on the go at any one time, you will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, shifting priorities to meet business objectives.

You ll utilise your strong administration and coordination skills to handle relevant paperwork at all life-cycle stages of the buying process, dealing with product briefs, supplier trading agreements, and general product information, chasing up the progress of these when necessary.

The Company:

A multi-award-winning company and leaders in their industry, our client offers a competitive range of branded parts and accessories. With excellent opportunities for career progression and the support of a dynamic team to grow your category, this is a brilliant time to be joining and share in the success of the continued growth of the business.

How to Apply:

If this role sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, apply now or get in touch with Niche Recruitment to learn more.