Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant

Job Purpose
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our Commercial team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative, innovative in order to do their best work. The Buying Assistant role is right at the heart of the buying team and is a great steppingstone into a career in buying. You will support the category team by making it possible to get new ranges into stores and will be integral to delivering the day to day implementation.

Who we are
Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 11,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

For UK Travel our mission is simple - to create value for our stakeholders by providing a platform for global brands responsible for essentials and technology in airports (including our InMotion stores), hospitals, rail stations and other markets. Our office is based in a buzzing part of central London close to Liverpool Street Station. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture at all levels. It’s perfect for people who are happy to use their initiative and embrace life outside their comfort zone.

What you’ll do

• Manage the set up and maintenance of lines/range
• Source new line information from suppliers
• Manage the store communications for category activations
• Maintain the pricing and promotions for the category
• Manage the pricing of all lines/range including maintaining any necessary checks vs relevant competitors
• Manage the set up and maintenance of all promotional activity, including raising invoices and managing margin funding on the system
• Run ad hoc data and analysis
• You will also form part of the wider admin community, driving continuous improvement to our processes

Who you are

• Either degree level or retail/admin experience

-Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

• Great stakeholder management
• Excellent admin and organizational ability
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast pace environment
• Strong numerical skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Proactive and resourceful
• Great team player

Benefits
Competitive salary
Annual bonus based on company and personal performance
Hybrid working model from home and in the office
24 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Finish at 4pm on a Friday
Staff discount card for stores and online

Format of Business

Buying

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Position Type

Permanent

Salary From

competitive

Salary To

competitive

Hours / Week

36.25

Country

UK

County

Greater London

Job Code / Grade

B

Post Code

ec3a7bx