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Buying Assistant

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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

Reference: 225250735

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CV-Library

Buying Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library

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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
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Reference: 225250735

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