Buying Assistant

Our client is seeking a motivated and commercially aware Buying Assistant to join their Head Office team in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in retail buying within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Supporting the Senior Buying team, you will play a key role in driving sales, maximising profitability, and ensuring product ranges are effectively managed and delivered to stores. Key Responsibilities Support the Senior Buying team to drive sales performance, maximise profit, and achieve stock and sales targets Assist with sourcing, listing, and developing product ranges, including promotional activity Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, managing product files and range performance Monitor competitor activity and market trends to support informed buying decisions Research, compile, and analyse data to support strategy development Ensure all administrative, financial, and system processes are completed accurately and within deadlines Produce regular reports and provide ongoing support to stores Work closely with retail teams to ensure smooth implementation of new product ranges Skills and Experience A clear interest in retail, with demonstrable knowledge of the sector Strong commercial awareness and confident communication skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong numerical and analytical capability Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including working with formulas and graphs What’s on Offer Competitive salary Pension scheme Long service awards Employee discount Cycle to work scheme Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45am to 17:30pm, temporary to permanent. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and gain valuable experience within a busy and supportive buying team. Apply Today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office