Purchasing agents & buyers Work, Jobs in Colney Heath, Hrt (with Salaries)

Category Assistant (6-9 Month FTC)
Ocado Retail —Hatfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
7d
Buying & Merchandising Assistant
Craster —London
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
Junior Buyer
Brand Addition —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Product Development and Buying Assistant
Brand Addition —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Procurement Analyst
Switchshop Limited —St Albans
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Computer networking
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
2d
Construction Buyer
Formation Design and Build Ltd —Wembley
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- In-person
Quick apply
9d
Buying Coordinator (FTC)
Michael Kors —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Junior Buyer
LONMAR GROUP —Tottenham
- £29,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
3d
Buyer - Level 1
Brand Addition —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Junior Buyer
Signet —Watford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Purchasing Administrator (Full Time)
Plaspipes Limited —Slough
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Buyer
Velocity Electronics —Stevenage
- In-person
Quick apply
Buyer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Senior Buyer
Croudace Homes —Letchworth
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Junior Buyer
SPOKE —Richmond
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
Quick apply
8d
Buying Internship
ME+EM —London
- Full-time
- Internship
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d
Junior Buyer
ARK M&E —Borehamwood
Purchase Executive
Cyprofood —Tottenham
- £28,080 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Assistant Buyer - Textiles
Tesco UK —Welwyn Garden City
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Merchandising
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Product Executive
Topdeck Travel Ltd —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Communication skills
Quick apply

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Category Assistant (6-9 Month FTC)

Ocado Retail -
Hatfield

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
7 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Private medical insurance
Car scheme
Shuttle service provided

Qualifications

Pricing
Risk management
Retail experience

Full job description

Category Assistant

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (approx. 6-9 months)

Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working - 3 days in the office)

Working hours per week: 40 hours

Level: Entry level / Administrator

Application Closing Date: Thursday 13th August 2026

About us

Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service, and reassuringly good value. We’re also on a mission to empower our business with smart technology; we've recently launched our AI Academy, providing a tailored AI learning journey for every colleague.

We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket, ocado.com. Not only is Ocado the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.

About the team and the role

As a Category Assistant, you will provide administrative and commercial support to the Buying team for your category/categories. As part of the central Category Administration Team, you will also support the broader Buying team, as required. You will be responsible for a variety of administrative and commercial tasks, with a key focus on accuracy, efficiency, and proactiveness to ensure the product range and trading plans are optimised to support the overall Ocado Retail strategy and goals.

What you’ll do

Ensure all administrative tasks assigned by the Category Administration Manager are completed ahead of the deadline and managed as agreed between the Buyer and Supplier
Provide regular, clear updates to senior stakeholders on the status of administrative tasks, identifying any risks in advance and working to mitigate.
Work within critical path deadlines for all accountabilities, working at pace whilst ensuring accuracy.
Maintain and set up product listings and promotions
Supplier set up, onboarding, and management
Action price establishment/price changes
Media loading - review banners before ‘Go Live’ on the webshop
Assist the Customer Centre promptly with responses to customer queries.
Support with training on an ad-hoc basis.
Adhere to Ocado Retail values and comply with GSCOP and Competition Law.

Who you are

Strong administrative skills - MS Office (including Excel)
Highly organised and able to manage changing priorities
Excellent communication
Previous experience in a fast-paced commercial, retail or buying environment is preferable

What’s in it for you

By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. You'll also be part of our AI Academy, a dedicated learning journey designed to empower every colleague with the smart technology skills of the future.

If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.

Spend & Save: Recognition with a reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.

Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.

Our Hiring Process

Lucky for us, we receive a high volume of applications and genuinely appreciate the time and effort invested by every candidate. To ensure a fair and thorough process, every application is reviewed by a member of our team. If your skills and experience are a strong match, a Talent Partner will contact you to discuss the role and guide you through the next steps of our hiring process.

Your Application and AI

In the spirit of innovation, we welcome you to use AI tools in your application, just as we use them in our own business at Ocado Retail. However, as you leverage this technology, please don't lose sight of the most important element: your unique self. Your experiences, passions, and personality are what truly set you apart. Ensure that your application still authentically conveys who you are and why you're a great fit for us.

Everyone’s welcome

We’re an equal opportunities employer, which means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. We want to ensure everyone has a fair chance to apply; if you need this job description in an alternative format (e.g., larger print, different document type, etc.), please reach out to us at [email protected], and we'll be happy to assist you. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.

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