Assistant category buyer Work, Jobs in Pontefract, Eng (with Salaries)

Buying Assistant
DUSK —Leeds
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Merchandising
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
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Assistant Category Buyer
NEXT —Pontefract
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
2d
Senior Buying Assistant / Graduate - Appliances
Buy It Direct —Huddersfield
- Up to £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Trade Assistant
Vintage Cash Cow —Bradford
- £26,250 a year
- Full-time
- Warehouse experience
- Computer skills
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Junior Buyer - Appliances
Buy It Direct —Huddersfield
- Up to £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Buying Assistant
DUSK —Leeds
Research emerging trends in home furnishings, interiors, and lifestyle products. Raise purchase orders and monitor orders throughout the product lifecycle.
£25,000 a year
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Assistant Category Buyer
NEXT —Pontefract
1–2 years' experience in purchasing, retail, or commercial admin. Reporting to the Category Buyer, you'll help manage a £13m spend across key product areas…
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Buying Assistant

DUSK
Leeds

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£25,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Merchandising
Administrative experience
Analysis skills
Purchasing
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Buying Assistant to support the Buying team in delivering an exceptional range of home and lifestyle products. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and a passion for product.

Key Responsibilities:

Buying & Product Support

Provide administrative support to Buyers across assigned product categories.
Maintain accurate product information, pricing, specifications, and supplier details within internal systems.
Raise purchase orders and monitor orders throughout the product lifecycle.
Assist with product range reviews, competitor analysis, and market research.
Support the preparation of product presentations, range plans, and buying meetings.
Track critical paths to ensure products are delivered on schedule.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
Liaise with suppliers regarding samples, pricing, product information, and delivery schedules.
Coordinate sample management, ensuring products are available for photography, quality reviews, and meetings.
Work closely with Merchandising, E-commerce, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Logistics teams.

Product Development

Assist with the development of new products and seasonal collections.
Research emerging trends in home furnishings, interiors, and lifestyle products.
Support Buyers in preparing product briefs and specifications.

About you:

Essential

Previous administrative experience, preferably within a retail, buying, merchandising, or commercial environment.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

Desirable

Knowledge of homewares, furniture, bedding, or interior products.

Personal Attributes

Passionate about retail and customer experience.
Commercially aware with a keen eye for product.
Proactive and eager to learn.
Collaborative team player.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a positive attitude.

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension
Employee discount

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have administrative experience within buying or merchandising?

Work Location: In person

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