Buying Assistant

Mon–Fri | Hybrid available | Bonus scheme |

We’re recruiting a Buying Assistant to support our buying team in sourcing products that help our customers enjoy the best night’s sleep. This is a hands-on, office-based role with opportunities to be involved in supplier relationships, product administration and range maintenance.

What you'll get

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Hybrid working (office & remote) – subject to business needs

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Generous colleague discount (up to 50% off Bensons for Beds products)

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Pension scheme provided by Legal & General

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Life Assurance and access to Medicash for health and wellbeing benefits

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Learning and development programmes and internal career progression

The job

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Support the buying team with purchase ordering, price comparisons and supplier administration.

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Maintain accurate product records, specifications and cost information in buying systems.

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Work with suppliers to manage lead times, stock availability and quality issues.

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Assist with range reviews, seasonal launches and product lifecycle tasks.

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Prepare regular reports and maintain data to support commercial decisions.

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Collaborate with colleagues across merchandising, supply chain and stores to ensure products are delivered to plan.

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Identify opportunities for cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Who do we want?

Essential

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Previous experience in a buying, merchandising or administrative role within retail or a related sector.

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Strong numeracy and attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.

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Good communication skills and the ability to build effective supplier and internal relationships.

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Confident using Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or buying systems (desirable).

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Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.

Desirable

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Knowledge of the beds, furniture or homewares market.

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Experience working with product specifications, costings and margin analysis.

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Experience of working with international suppliers and basic understanding of import processes.

Here’s what you’ll be part of

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A collaborative buying team focused on delivering great product ranges for our customers.

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Opportunities to learn new skills and progress within a large retail business.

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Supportive benefits including health and wellbeing offers, pension and colleague discounts.

Ready to help shape our product ranges?

Apply today to join a business that puts customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do.