Buying Assistant (Administration)

Axon Moore

šŸ›’ Buying Assistant (Administration)- Accrington Lancashire Ā£28-Ā£30k

šŸ“ Hybrid Working Available (1 day) | Full-Time | Permanent
šŸ’° Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits, Free on site parking

Looking for a role where organisation meets opportunity?

I’m partnering with a highly respected and growing organisation within the wholesale and supply sector to find an enthusiastic and detail-focused Buying Assistant to join their commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and loves being at the heart of a busy team. If you're someone who can juggle multiple priorities, build great relationships, and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect role for you.


🌟 What You'll Be Doing

As a Buying Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Buying and Business Support teams, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and delivered on time.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

šŸ“Š Maintaining product, pricing, supplier, and promotional information within internal systems

šŸ“‹ Supporting supplier administration, including price changes, forecasts, and supply updates

šŸ“¢ Assisting with newsletters, promotions, trading documents, and member communications

šŸ“ˆ Monitoring product performance and maintaining reporting schedules

šŸ¤ Building strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and business members

šŸ“ Supporting tender processes, contracts, compliance documentation, and approval workflows

šŸ“… Coordinating travel arrangements, meetings, and key business events

šŸŽÆ Providing essential administrative support across a variety of commercial projects

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership of their workload in an administration focused role.


šŸ”Ž What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

āœ”ļø At least 2 years' commercial administration experience

āœ”ļø Strong organisational and time-management skills

āœ”ļø Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

āœ”ļø Confidence using Microsoft Office applications

āœ”ļø Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels

āœ”ļø A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to work

āœ”ļø A full, clean UK driving licence

Experience within buying, procurement, wholesale, retail, or commercial support environments would be advantageous but is not essential.


šŸ’” You'll Thrive Here If You Are...

āœ… Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines

āœ… A natural problem-solver who enjoys finding solutions

āœ… Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

āœ… Passionate about delivering high standards

āœ… A team player who enjoys collaborating with others

āœ… Adaptable and open to new ideas and ways of working


šŸŽ What's In It For You?

✨ The opportunity to join a successful and growing business

✨ A supportive and collaborative team environment

✨ Exposure to commercial buying and procurement activities

✨ Career development and progression opportunities

✨ Hybrid working options

✨ Regular involvement in projects, events, and business initiatives

✨ A varied role where your contribution genuinely matters


šŸ”’ Confidential Opportunity

Our client has chosen to keep their identity confidential during the initial stages of recruitment. What we can tell you is that they are an established, reputable organisation with a strong presence in their sector and an excellent track record of supporting employee development.

Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.


šŸ“© Ready to Apply?

If you're an organised administrator looking to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic commercial team, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and discover where this opportunity could take you. šŸš€

Reference: Buying Assistant | Confidential Client | Permanent Opportunity- Victoria O'Connor

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