Buyer Admin Assistant
Posted 5 days 16 hours ago by Lagardère Travel Retail (IRE)
Looking to start or grow your career in Buying? We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Buyer's Administrative Assistant to support our fast-paced retail team.
You'll play a key role in keeping our buying operation running smoothly-working with suppliers, supporting product ranges, and helping drive store performance across the UK & Ireland.
- Bonus - Earn up to 10% bonus on top of your salary
- 25 days holiday - Plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days to suit your needs
- Cash Plan - Claim back everyday health costs like dental, optical, and physio.
- Pension - We'll top up your future with up to 3% monthly contribution to your pension pot.
- Life assurance - Protection for your loved ones with 2x your base salary in life cover, just in case.
non-contractual benefits wholly at company discretion and subject to change.
What You'll Be Doing- Creating and updating product ranges and supplier data across all categories
- Liaising with suppliers, stores, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
- Owning database quality processes (templates, supplier listings, trackers and calendars)
- Supporting stores with range updates, pricing changes, and promotions
- Producing reports for trade meetings, performance analysis, and supplier reviews
- Sending monthly sales reports to suppliers
- Managing credit notes, price discrepancies, and invoicing processes
- Monitoring competitor activity through price surveys and reporting
- Working with Marketing to support campaigns and ensure product launches go live online
- Providing ad hoc support to Buyers and the Buying Manager
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident using Excel (or keen to learn)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in retail and buying
HONESTY - Working ethically Fostering a culture of openness Treating each other fairly Being considerate
EXCELLENCE - Delivering first class customer service Upholding high store standards Showcasing prestigious brands
AGILITY - Working in a fast-paced environment Adapting well to change Always striving to improve
TEAM SPIRIT - Working together as one team Supporting each other Being active partners in our wider communities
Victoria
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£25,000 to £30,000 per year Up to 10% bonus opportunity (based on achievement of objectives)
We welcome and consider all applicants regardless of their background and can ensure all candidates will receive a fair and equal treatment.