CATEGORY ASSISTANT

Description

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, has strong Excel skills, and wants to be part of a head office team where accuracy, organization, and commercial awareness really matter. You'll be supporting the wider buying function with supplier information, reporting, product setup, tenders, and day-to-day purchasing activity, so this would suit someone who likes variety and takes pride in getting the detail right.

Key Responsibilities For The Purchasing Assistant

• Liaising with the internal sales team on customer enquiries, including sourcing products, negotiating with suppliers, and providing accurate costs
• Compiling weekly and periodic reports using Excel
• Maintaining and updating purchasing data, including supplier terms, conditions, pricing information, and product details
• Supporting product setup, making sure new lines are entered correctly and all required information is captured from the start
• Aiding with tender creation and analysis, pulling together information and comparing supplier options to support commercial decisions
• Supporting new supplier onboarding, including gathering relevant information, completing checks, and keeping internal records up to date
• Working closely with Sales and Supply Chain to support key measures around product availability, aged stock, and working capital targets

Skills And Experience Required From The Purchasing Assistant

• A self-starter with an enquiring mind, who is comfortable asking questions and finding the information needed to move tasks forward
• Commercially astute and highly analytical, with the ability to spot patterns, check detail, and understand the impact of pricing, supplier terms, and stock decisions
• Strong Excel skills, including confidence working with reports, formulas, data checks, and spreadsheets with a good level of accuracy