My prominent client based in Oxfordshire has an opening for an Assistant Buyer to join their friendly and supportive team. This amazing opportunity will be ideal for someone with a background in purchasing/buying who is looking for career progression within a highly successful online and mail order retailer. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing a range of products relevant to the brand. This is an extremely busy position, but very rewarding with the company having a strong emphasis on collaborative team work. If you have the right skills and relevant experience, please apply now!

Key tasks

Supporting the senior buyer in any delegated tasks, you will:

* Source a range of products relevant to the brand

* Negotiate costs and terms with suppliers

* Learning about competitors and retail trends

Essential Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and has a positive attitude. You would also need to have:

* Strong numeracy skills and an ability to understand sales analysis

* Exceptional negotiating skills

* Commercial and creative approach

* High level attention to detail

* Confident and adaptable within a changing environment

* Proficiency in Excel and excellent written communication skills

* Ability to manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines

* Experience in buying (homewares / textile experience advantageous)

* Own transport due to remote location

Benefits & Salary

Salary is £25-30k per annum, depending on experience.

Ability to work from home 2 days a week (excluding catalogue selection months).

Opportunity to progress a career in buying with a well-established and successful business