Buying Assistant (Administration)

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Buying Assistant, you will support the Buying and Business Support teams, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and delivered on time.

• Maintaining product, pricing, supplier, and promotional information within internal systems.
• Supporting supplier administration, including price changes, forecasts, and supply updates.
• Assisting with newsletters, promotions, trading documents, and member communications.
• Monitoring product performance and maintaining reporting schedules.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and business members.
• Supporting tender processes, contracts, compliance documentation, and approval workflows.
• Coordinating travel arrangements, meetings, and key business events.
• Providing essential administrative support across a variety of commercial projects.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have:

• At least 2 years of commercial administration experience.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to work.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experience within buying, procurement, wholesale, retail, or commercial support environments is advantageous but not essential.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• A natural problem‑solver who enjoys finding solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment.
• Passionate about delivering high standards.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and ways of working.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to join a successful and growing business.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to commercial buying and procurement activities.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Hybrid working options.
• Regular involvement in projects, events, and business initiatives.
• A varied role where your contribution genuinely matters.

Reference: Buying Assistant | Confidential Client | Permanent Opportunity – Victoria O’Connor

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