Buying Assistant

Kingswinford | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm | Full-time

Looking to build a long-term career in Purchasing / Procurement?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to join a fast-paced retail environment, where you’ll gain hands-on experience and be supported to develop into a future buying/procurement professional.

The Role

Working closely with the buying team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the management of a busy and varied product range, including:

•       Monitoring stock levels and placing orders
•       Supporting supplier coordination and third-party packing processes
•       Handling product enquiries, calls, and emails
•       Raising purchase orders and maintaining product data (SKUs)
•       Managing delivery paperwork and resolving discrepancies
•       Building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
•       Providing day-to-day administrative support to the buying function

About You

We’re less focused on experience and more interested in attitude and potential:

•       Keen to develop a career in purchasing/procurement
•       Highly organised with strong attention to detail
•       Confident communicator with a proactive approach
•       Commercially aware with a willingness to learn
•       Able to work both independently and as part of a team
•       Comfortable using Excel and general systems
•       Retail or admin experience is helpful but not essential

Why Apply?

•       Clear opportunity to grow into a Buying/Procurement role
•       Hands-on exposure to supplier management and purchasing processes
•       Supportive team environment with ongoing development
•       Varied role where no two days are the same

If you’re ambitious, eager to learn, and want to build a career in procurement—this is a fantastic place to start.