The role
The Assistant Buyer role reports to a Category Manager, working together to deliver the best ranges for our customers and operating within the wider team structure such as Sourcing, Product Innovation and Merchandising. The role will have a degree of buying responsibility and is the next step to becoming a Junior Buyer. The aim is to deliver a profitable customer‑centric range and provide day‑to‑day support to the team.
What you'll be responsible for as an Assistant Buyer
- Taking responsibility for a couple of ranges under the guidance of the Category Manager and developing a customer‑centric range with the right price architecture and quality standards.
- Responsible for supplier liaison/building relationships to ensure that all information & samples required are available in a timely manner.
- Responsibility for end‑to‑end buying process, including having ownership for buying administration.
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