Assistant Buyer - DIY

Job Location	Speke
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Due to our ever-continuing growth and demand for our products, we are looking for an Assistant Buyer in our DIY department based in our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool L24.This is a full-time and permanent, office-based position. As an Assistant Buyer you will play a key role in providing effective & efficient support in our Buying department. To be successful, it is essential that you can work at pace, have excellent administration skills and an eye for detail.This is an ideal role for someone in a Buying Assistant position looking to step up to the next level, with scope for additional buying responsibilities and a great opportunity to get more involved with product, comp shops, range building etc.The key responsibilities of the role are:

Responsibility for Critical Path and product development: Creating codes, updating product information on the Critical Path, chasing and approvals of pre-shipment images, assembly instructions, test certificates, artwork etc
Processing shipping documents with accuracy
Liaising with Far East suppliers
Photography and artworks - arranging samples pick up/ drop off with studio
Internet - upload lines on internet
General data input
Housekeeping, organising files, working in sample room on products etc
Direct delivery data analysis & processes
Select Supplier meetings reviewing ranges.
Design - involved in briefing and sign off process

Experience/Skills Required:

Ideally currently in a Buying Assistant role looking for additional responsibilities
Creative, eye for detail and excellent organisational skills
Strong Excel experience is essential Computer literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft systems, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We also offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, free parking for all colleagues in our Support Centre, colleague portal offering additional discount for retailers, hospitality & much more! If you are looking for a new challenge within an ambitious, growing business, apply online today!B&M are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleaguesRequired skills

1Buying
1Microsoft Excel
1Retail

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