Buying Assistant

This is a varied, hands-on position offering exposure to purchasing, product development, marketing, and supply chain operations. Working within a small, collaborative team in a growing business, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute across multiple functions and develop a broad commercial skillset.

• Up to £34,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Parking on site
• 35 hour week

Key Responsibilities;

Product Management

• Assist with regular stock purchasing and replenishment
• Maintain accurate product data across internal systems
• Review and improve packaging with a focus on sustainability
• Support updates to product instructions in collaboration with technical teams
• Coordinate improvements to product imagery

Product Development

• Support approval of artwork and packaging designs
• Create compelling product descriptions and key selling points
• Liaise with internal teams and international suppliers
• Assist with product range reviews using sales data and market insights

Product Implementation

• Help optimise product listings across customer platforms
• Support onboarding of new product lines via customer systems
• Maintain compliance-related reporting (e.g. packaging waste)
• Monitor sales performance and promotional effectiveness

Marketing Support

• Assist with promotional campaigns
• Contribute to catalogue and marketing material production
• Support digital marketing activity including email and social media

Shipping & Stock

• Work with logistics teams to understand supply chain processes
• Assist with shipment bookings, documentation, and supplier coordination

What we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proactive and adaptable with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable working to deadlines and handling changing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential