Buyers Assistant
£27,000 – £28,500 (depending on experience)
Manchester - Hybrid
Ready to break into buying, product, or merchandising?
We’re hiring an Buyers Assistant to join a successful Gift and Promotional branding supplier to support product refreshes and stock range development for well‑known corporate companies. This is a hands‑on, fast‑moving role where commercial thinking meets creativity and data. This is not a fashion buying or merchandising role.
The Buyers Assistant role
You’ll:
* Analyse sales data and turn insights into product recommendations
* Help build and refresh client product ranges
* Work closely with suppliers on pricing, costs, and timelines
* Partner with Account Managers, designers, and senior merchandisers
* Manage multiple projects at once in a deadline‑driven environment
* Use Excel and PowerPoint to support commercial decision‑making
You’ll suit this role if you:
* Are a graduate or early‑career candidate (6 months – 1 year experience)
* Enjoy working with data and thinking commercially (margins matter)
* Are organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling priorities
* Communicate confidently with suppliers and internal teams
* Are curious, driven, and keen to build a career in product or commercial buying
Why apply?
* Genuine entry point into a buying / merchandising career
* Exposure to real clients, real data, real decisions
* Supportive, collaborative team with clear development
* Hybrid working after onboarding
Interested?
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