Buying Assistant

About VioVet

VioVet is one of the UK’s largest and most trusted veterinary supplies retailers. We have grown to a team of over 100 staff members, distributing to thousands of pet owners every month from our Bedford distribution hub.

The Role

This is the ideal first step for anyone looking to build a career in buying. As a Buying Assistant, you will provide vital administrative and commercial support to the Buying team. You will ensure our product ranges and trading plans are optimised to support VioVet’s ambitious growth goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data \& Reporting: Managing new product listings, supplier onboarding, and producing reports using Excel and Google Sheets.


• Process Ownership: Managing the promotional calendar and ensuring all category tasks are completed accurately.


• Cross\-Functional Support: Assisting the Buyer with daily tasks, attending meetings (taking detailed actions), and supporting the Customer Centre with product queries.


• Workflow Management: Working at pace within "critical path" deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.


• What we are looking for


• Problem Solving \& Initiative: Ability to investigate discrepancies, use your initiative to resolve issues, and find the most efficient way to manage your workload.


• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (specifically VLOOKUPs, SUM formulas, and Pivot Tables).


• Organized \& Proactive: Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines in a fast\-paced environment.


• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills


• Experience: Previous experience in Retail, E\-commerce, or a Buying/Category environment is a distinct advantage, but not essential.

Benefits \& "What’s in it for me?"

• Salary: £25,000 per annum


• Holiday: 20 days (rising to 25 days with service), 8 Bank Holidays.


• Working pattern: Hybrid pattern (5 days in\-office during training, moving to 1\-2 days in\-office once settled).


• Benefit: after successful completion of probationary period, staff discount on over 20,000 products, life insurance and healthcare scheme for you and your family.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in a career in buying to hr1@viovet.co.uk. *We reserve the right to not fully consider applications that have been submitted without a covering letter.*

• Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026


• Interview Date: Wednesday 10th June (In\-person at our Bedford site)


• Interview Agenda: "Get to know you" chat, Competency questions, an Excel test, and a mini Buying task.

Note: If you have not heard from us by Friday 5th June, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Early application is advisable as we reserve the right to close the application process early.*

• Strictly no agencies

VioVet Ltd are part of the Pinnacle Pet Group.

Pay: £25,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bedford MK42 9XE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you submitted a covering letter with your application?


• Do you have experience in working with VLOOKUP's, SUM formulas and Pivot tables?

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required)

Location:

• Bedford MK42 9XE (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford MK42 9XE

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