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Assistant Buyer
One Beyond Retail Limited —Barnsley
- £35,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
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Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
Buying Administration Assistant
Peak Pharmacy —Chesterfield
- From £12.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Project Support Coordinator
MWHTreatment —Hattersley
- Hybrid work
Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Water Industry
Tetra Tech —Sheffield
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Westville Ltd —Mansfield
- £28,500 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Materials and Purchasing Assistant
Adelphi Group of Companies —Huddersfield
- From £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Gym membership
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Assistant Buyer/ Buying Administration Assistant
Findel Education —Hyde
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
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Project Coordinator - Nottinghamshire, UK (12-month Maternity Cover)
Videojet —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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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Assistant Buyer

One Beyond Retail Limited -
Barnsley

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 - £36,000 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Sourcing
Microsoft Excel
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Purchasing
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Role Overview

Joining one of the UK’s fastest growing value retailers as an Assistant Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the FMCG buying team to drive sales and profitability. This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for identifying gaps, negotiating costs, and delivering exceptional value to the business.

You will be part of a thriving buying team in an multi-channel business as we embark on our next stage of growth and to also adapt to an challenging market.

**Excellent opportunities for internal progression and development**

Key Responsibilities

Cost Price Negotiations: Conduct intense and strategic cost price negotiations with suppliers to secure the best possible deals while maintaining product quality.
Product Sourcing: Identify and source high-value clearance products from UK and European traders, wholesalers, and other suppliers to meet business requirements.
Account Management: Take ownership of smaller supplier accounts, fostering strong relationships and driving sales through proactive engagement and management.
Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity/pricing, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for new product lines and value-driven sourcing strategies.
Stock Management: Collaborate with the merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure timely stock delivery, appropriate inventory levels, and alignment with business needs.
Data Analysis: Monitor sales performance, evaluate the profitability of products, and use insights to inform future buying decisions.
Supplier Relationships: Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, ensuring that they meet the company’s standards for quality, delivery, and pricing.
Administrative Support: Assist with the preparation of purchase orders, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes.

Key Skills and Attributes

Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to drive cost efficiencies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Commercial awareness with a good understanding of trading environments in the UK.
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of purchasing or retail systems is desirable.

Experience and Qualifications

Applicants MUST have two years buying FMCG experience.
Familiarity with sourcing clearance products or working with UK and European suppliers is advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Two years buying experience?
Have you worked across FMCG categories previously?

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Materials and Purchasing Assistant

Assistant Buyer/ Buying Administration Assistant

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