Buying Assistant
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
South Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£28k - £28k Annual
Full-Time
A fantastic opportunity for a graduate or entry level candidate looking to build a career in buying, merchandising, product development or commercial operations.
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain hands-on experience across product development, buying administration, pricing, reporting and customer account support within a growing consumer products business.
What You'll Be Doing
* Maintaining product information, SKU codes and product databases
* Creating and updating purchase orders and supplier records
* Supporting product launches and seasonal ranges
* Managing customer price lists and costing information
* Assisting with margin analysis and commercial reporting
* Supporting customer onboarding and retailer product setup
* Producing Excel reports and sales analysis
* Providing general administrative support across commercial and operational teams
What We're Looking For
* Degree educated (Business, Fashion, Economics, Mathematics or similar)
* Strong Excel and numerical skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* Strong communication skills
* Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Shopify, retail, wholesale or merchandising environments would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What You'll Gain
This role offers exposure to every stage of the product lifecycle and provides an excellent foundation for a career in:
* Buying
* Merchandising
* Product Development
* Commercial Management
* Operations
* Wholesale Account Management
You'll work closely with experienced leaders, develop valuable commercial skills and have genuine opportunities for progression as the business grows.
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us a little about yourself
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain hands-on experience across product development, buying administration, pricing, reporting and customer account support within a growing consumer products business.
What You'll Be Doing
* Maintaining product information, SKU codes and product databases
* Creating and updating purchase orders and supplier records
* Supporting product launches and seasonal ranges
* Managing customer price lists and costing information
* Assisting with margin analysis and commercial reporting
* Supporting customer onboarding and retailer product setup
* Producing Excel reports and sales analysis
* Providing general administrative support across commercial and operational teams
What We're Looking For
* Degree educated (Business, Fashion, Economics, Mathematics or similar)
* Strong Excel and numerical skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* Strong communication skills
* Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Shopify, retail, wholesale or merchandising environments would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What You'll Gain
This role offers exposure to every stage of the product lifecycle and provides an excellent foundation for a career in:
* Buying
* Merchandising
* Product Development
* Commercial Management
* Operations
* Wholesale Account Management
You'll work closely with experienced leaders, develop valuable commercial skills and have genuine opportunities for progression as the business grows.
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us a little about yourself
Reference: 225250735
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Buying Assistant
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
South Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
£28k - £28k Annual
Full-Time
A fantastic opportunity for a graduate or entry level candidate looking to build a career in buying, merchandising, product development or commercial operations.
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain hands-on experience across product development, buying administration, pricing, reporting and customer account support within a growing consumer products business.
What You'll Be Doing
* Maintaining product information, SKU codes and product databases
* Creating and updating purchase orders and supplier records
* Supporting product launches and seasonal ranges
* Managing customer price lists and costing information
* Assisting with margin analysis and commercial reporting
* Supporting customer onboarding and retailer product setup
* Producing Excel reports and sales analysis
* Providing general administrative support across commercial and operational teams
What We're Looking For
* Degree educated (Business, Fashion, Economics, Mathematics or similar)
* Strong Excel and numerical skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* Strong communication skills
* Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Shopify, retail, wholesale or merchandising environments would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What You'll Gain
This role offers exposure to every stage of the product lifecycle and provides an excellent foundation for a career in:
* Buying
* Merchandising
* Product Development
* Commercial Management
* Operations
* Wholesale Account Management
You'll work closely with experienced leaders, develop valuable commercial skills and have genuine opportunities for progression as the business grows.
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us a little about yourself
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll gain hands-on experience across product development, buying administration, pricing, reporting and customer account support within a growing consumer products business.
What You'll Be Doing
* Maintaining product information, SKU codes and product databases
* Creating and updating purchase orders and supplier records
* Supporting product launches and seasonal ranges
* Managing customer price lists and costing information
* Assisting with margin analysis and commercial reporting
* Supporting customer onboarding and retailer product setup
* Producing Excel reports and sales analysis
* Providing general administrative support across commercial and operational teams
What We're Looking For
* Degree educated (Business, Fashion, Economics, Mathematics or similar)
* Strong Excel and numerical skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisation
* Strong communication skills
* Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Shopify, retail, wholesale or merchandising environments would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What You'll Gain
This role offers exposure to every stage of the product lifecycle and provides an excellent foundation for a career in:
* Buying
* Merchandising
* Product Development
* Commercial Management
* Operations
* Wholesale Account Management
You'll work closely with experienced leaders, develop valuable commercial skills and have genuine opportunities for progression as the business grows.
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV and tell us a little about yourself
Reference: 225250735
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