Buying Assistant

Mon–Fri \| Hybrid available \| Bonus scheme \|

We’re recruiting a Buying Assistant to support our buying team in sourcing products that help our customers enjoy the best night’s sleep. This is a hands\-on, office\-based role with opportunities to be involved in supplier relationships, product administration and range maintenance.

What you'll get:

• Hybrid working (office \& remote) – subject to business needs


• Generous colleague discount (up to 50% off Bensons for Beds products)


• Pension scheme provided by Legal \& General


• Life Assurance and access to Medicash for health and wellbeing benefits


• Learning and development programmes and internal career progression

• Support the buying team with purchase ordering, price comparisons and supplier administration.


• Maintain accurate product records, specifications and cost information in buying systems.


• Work with suppliers to manage lead times, stock availability and quality issues.


• Assist with range reviews, seasonal launches and product lifecycle tasks.


• Prepare regular reports and maintain data to support commercial decisions.


• Collaborate with colleagues across merchandising, supply chain and stores to ensure products are delivered to plan.


• Identify opportunities for cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a buying, merchandising or administrative role within retail or a related sector.


• Strong numeracy and attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.


• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective supplier and internal relationships.


• Confident using Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or buying systems (desirable).


• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.

• Knowledge of the beds, furniture or homewares market.


• Experience working with product specifications, costings and margin analysis.


• Experience of working with international suppliers and basic understanding of import processes.

• A collaborative buying team focused on delivering great product ranges for our customers.


• Opportunities to learn new skills and progress within a large retail business.


• Supportive benefits including health and wellbeing offers, pension and colleague discounts.

Apply today to join a business that puts customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do.

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