Buying Assistant

at  Buy It Direct

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Role: Buying Assistant
Department: Appliances Direct
Salary: £25,000 DOE
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
At Buy It Direct, we’re redefining the eCommerce landscape. Starting from humble beginnings, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing online retailers, and we’re just getting started!
We’re currently on the lookout for a Buying Assistant to join our dynamic Appliances Direct team at our Huddersfield head office.
You’ll be working closely with our team of Buyers and Assistant Buyers, providing invaluable support through a variety of reporting and administrative tasks.
This role offers more than just a job; it’s a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and kick-start your career in Buying. We’re offering a competitive salary of up to £25,000 per annum dependent on experience, along with a great range of benefits including healthcare cashback, staff discounts, a holiday purchase scheme, and your birthday off after a year’s service.

• Support the buyers with all administrative tasks.
• Keep up to date with product trends and promotional activity using benchmarking and competitor reviews.
• Know your product range and spot gaps against your biggest competition.
• Consistently review pricing and advise the buyers and suppliers on any potential opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Set up new products and ensure online content is up-to-date and easy for the customer to use.
• Review sales weekly and support the buyer with data analysis.
• Attend supplier and internal meetings – take meeting minutes and follow-up notes when needed.
• Keep range plans and system data up to date.