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We are looking for a Buying Assistant to join our dynamic Buying Team here at Bents. This exciting role will see you working across a varied portfolio including Homewear, Childrens Toyshop, Garden Furniture and Christmas. You’ll support the Buyer and Buying Team in the full buying cycle, providing accurate, timely and efficient administrative and operational support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills who is looking to develop their buying knowledge and gain exposure to a fast-paced retail environment.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting all stages of the buying cycle under senior team members’ guidance
Providing administrative and operational support to the Buyer across assigned categories
Raising purchase orders and setting up new products on internal systems
Communicating with suppliers via phone and email, handling routine queries professionally and accurately
Assisting with seasonal range planning, promotions and product launches by collating required information and documentation
Supporting the online range to ensure it accurately represents the in-store offer
Carrying out competitor shop reviews and compiling findings for review by the Buyer
Collaborating with shop floor, warehouse, Visual Merchandising and Merchandising teams to support product flow, availability and in-store displays
Producing regular and ad hoc reports and supporting with data preparation and analysis in Excel
Assisting with organising and attending supplier meetings and trade shows, supporting with note-taking and follow-up actions where appropriate
Helping to monitor sales performance and stock flow by preparing reports and gathering data for review
Supporting range reviews and performance analysis
Ensuring supplier documentation and product compliance information is collected and stored accurately
Acting as a key point of contact for routine supplier and internal queries
Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Contributing to projects, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives
Handling colleague, customer and supplier data in line with GDPR requirements
Demonstrating and promoting the Company Health & Safety culture at all times
Maintaining a high standard of presentation, punctuality, and reliability
Carrying out any additional ad hoc duties as required to support the Buying Team and wider business
Requirements:
Experience working within a buying environment
Strong organisational and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and confidence handling data
Ability to manage your own admin and prioritise tasks effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Nice to have:
Familiarity with stock management or buying systems
Experience working with branded products and supplier communication
A relevant qualification in Buying, Fashion, Business, or a related field
What we offer:
28 days holiday including bank holidays, rising to 33 with service
Free onsite parking
Staff discount from day one + Family & Friends discount days