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Buying Admin Assistant
£28,000, Brighton outskirts, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, Bonus scheme, Staff discounts, Health & wellbeing benefits
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Buying Admin Assistant to support the Buying & Replenishment function within a well-established and fast-paced wholesale business. The role is based at the company's Head Office on the outskirts of Brighton and reports directly to the Hair Category Manager. This is an office-based position and forms part of a friendly, collaborative team where you will also provide guidance and support to junior members of the buying admin team.
Key responsibilities include:
Processing replenishment and special orders
Managing stock for promotions, VAT-free events, and stock rationalisation
Handling inter-store and warehouse stock transfers
Setting up and updating product codes, promotions, and pricing
Monitoring out-of-stock levels and managing supplier data accuracy
Coaching and training junior admin assistants
Liaising with suppliers, stores, warehouse and other internal departments
Responding to queries and contributing to team efficiency
Assisting in system updates and improvements to buying processesRequirements
To succeed as a Buying Admin Assistant, you'll need excellent Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You should have a minimum of one year's experience in a buying administration role and be confident working in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience using stock management systems (e.g. NAV) is highly desirable, as is the ability to train and support others within the team.
This role could suit someone who has worked as a Buying Admin Assistant, Purchasing Administrator, or Stock Control Administrator.
Company Information
This is a long-established, growing company with over 60 sites across the UK and Ireland and a thriving ecommerce presence. The business supplies professional products within a vibrant, trend-led industry and operates with a strong sense of integrity, teamwork, and customer focus. You'll be joining a supportive Head Office team that values accuracy, efficiency and innovation.
Package
£28,000 per annum
Based on the outskirts of Brighton (BN1 8AP)
37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Permanent contract
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary bonus scheme
Discount on all products
Employee discounts at high street retailers and health clubs
Online GP access
Employee Assistance HelplineTravail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion
"Be wary of buyers asking to use 'Gumtree delivery' or 'Payments on Gumtree' because Gumtree doesn't offer these services currently. Requests from Whatsapp or SMS could be scams"
"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"
"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"
"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"
"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"
"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"
"Trade in person, use PayPal 'paying for an item or service' to transfer money"
"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"
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