Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant
Swindon

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the High Street News & Impulse team team based in Swindon.

This role will enable you to work cross functionally with many areas of the business and would suit someone with a great eye for detail and a good level of communication skills. This is great for someone who wants to get a taste of how a buying function works. You will be the glue that holds the department together, with flexibility to make the role your own. We welcome anyone, who has the orgnaisational skills to get things done.

What you’ll be doing:

Running weekly supplier reports

Setting up weekly promotional triggers (e.g. BOGOHP) in our promotions system, along with voucher offers and pre-orders for key new releases

Dealing and answering store queries

Supporting the team with administrative duties

Working closely with the buying team to update Promotional space for stores

Using our database system Teradata to run queries

Sample management and management of the merchandising center for category area

Liaising with suppliers regarding new products & product queries

Attending when required supplier meetings, taking and sending out minutes

Critical path support and management where required

What we are looking for:

Experience of MS Office programmes, specifically Word and Excel (ability to perform Vlookups highly beneficial)

Strong organising and prioritising skills

High attention to detail

Previous experience in a similar role

Quick learner

Unafraid to seek the right person and ask for help

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Ability to manage time and resources effectively

What we can offer you:
Annual bonus based on company 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
Competitive pension contribution
Staff discount card for stores and online

About Us

WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we have occupied our place as the ‘Hub of the High Street’ and in our customers’ hearts for 230 years. Since 1792, we’ve grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust. Today, we have more than 1700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year, and you’ll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals and on the high street.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and basis of disability. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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

Wiltshire

Job Code / Grade

B

Post Code

SN3 3LR