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My prominent client based in Oxfordshire has an opening for an Assistant Buyer to join their friendly and supportive team. This amazing opportunity will be ideal for someone with a background in purchasing/buying who is looking for career progression within a highly successful online and mail order retailer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing a range of products relevant to the brand. This is an extremely busy position, but very rewarding with the company having a strong emphasis on collaborative team work. If you have the right skills and relevant experience, please apply now!
Key tasks
Supporting the senior buyer in any delegated tasks, you will:
- Source a range of products relevant to the brand
- Negotiate costs and terms with suppliers
- Learning about competitors and retail trends
Essential Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and has a positive attitude. You would also need to have:
- Strong numeracy skills and an ability to understand sales analysis
- Exceptional negotiating skills
- Commercial and creative approach
- High level attention to detail
- Confident and adaptable within a changing environment
- Proficiency in Excel and excellent written communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
- Experience in buying (homewares / textile experience advantageous)
- Own transport due to remote location
Benefits & Salary
Salary is £25-30k per annum, depending on experience.
Ability to work from home 2 days a week (excluding catalogue selection months).
Opportunity to progress a career in buying with a well-established and successful business.
