Buying Assistant
- Permanent - Full time
- Toolstation
- Hybrid
hrs/pw
40
Hybrid
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What you'll do
As a Category Assistant you’ll play a major part in ensuring the business maintains full availability of products across all distribution centres servicing the 550+ branch network and direct customer orders. From liaising with suppliers to assisting the Category Manager with their commercial plans to updating and preparing reports, presentations and data, you’ll perform a wide range of essential administration tasks.
Day-to-day
Developing strong supplier relationships.
Activating new products and suppliers, updating and maintaining product attributes and status including cost and retail price changes as advised.
Producing and maintaining category reports and supplier EPOS data and assisting in producing and maintaining range plans.
Researching the market and competitors pricing.
Administration support to aid efficient running of the commercial buying team.
What you'll bring
Commercial experience in a similar environment or you’re graduate calibre looking for your opportunity.
Technical competence in Google Suite, Microsoft Office e.g. Excel (intermediate level) and Powerpoint.
Analytical and numerical skills.
Excellent Communication both written and verbal, you’re confident liaising at all levels.
Organised with attention to detail.
Flexibility and an enthusiastic approach even during the busiest of times.
What you'll get
Plus, you'll receive some of the best benefits in retail. So, as well as 22 days’ holidays + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme and life assurance, we offer a bonus scheme, cycle to work scheme, save and buy as you earn, 20% discounts across all Travis Perkins companies, financial education and support, recognition awards and discounts at over 1000 other retailers.
Toolstation. The story so far.
We’re one of Britain’s fastest growing multi-channel retailers of tools, accessories and building supplies and an integral part of Travis Perkins plc. The trade, home improvers and self-builders all trust us to deliver a lot more than tools. Our store expansion programme and the size and diversity of our Group, means we always have opportunities for ambitious people who want to grow with us.
To apply
Caught your interest? Want to know more? Take a look at www.toolstationjobs.com or simply hit apply
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