The
Buying Assistant
will provide essential support to the Buying and Trading Managers in the sourcing, setup, and delivery of special order lines and new horticultural product ranges. This role is key to helping the business expand beyond its traditional offer by ensuring that new products are created, documented, and brought to market accurately and efficiently.
Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, the Buying Assistant will be involved in the full product lifecycle – from initial product research to system setup and go-to-market execution. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, commercially aware, and passionate about product development in a fast-paced trading environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Buying Manager in the creation and launch of new product ranges.
* Gather product information, imagery, pricing, and specifications to ensure accurate setup of new lines across internal systems.
* Assist with the creation of new products within the ERP system and website platform as required.
* Support the Buying Manager in the sourcing of special-order lines as requested by the offline sales team.
* Maintain accurate product and supplier records.
* Provide administrative support for buying activity, including raising purchase orders and updating product databases.
* Provide support to the stock team as required, such as dealing with sales order or inventory related issues.
* Support supplier on-boarding processes.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other standard office tools.
* Commercial awareness and an enthusiasm for product and range development.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* A proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to learn and grow within the commercial team.