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Buying Assistant; Temp

Job in Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: The Range
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Merchandising, Retail Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Buying Assistant (Temp.)

We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 200 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary.

Responsibilities
  • Support the Senior Buying team to drive sales, maximise profit and achieve stock and sales targets.
  • Assist in sourcing, listing, managing and developing product ranges and promotional offers.
  • Liaise with suppliers to manage ranges and maintain the product file.
  • Monitor competitor activity.
  • Research, compile and interpret data to formulate strategies as required.
  • Ensure all relevant administrative, financial and system procedures are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
  • Produce regular information for, liaise with and provide support for stores.
  • aise with our retail staff to ensure implementation of new ranges into stores happens seamlessly.
Knowledge And Skills
  • You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of and an interest in retail.
  • Excellent commercial understanding and communication skills are a priority.
  • You will be committed and confident with strong administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • You will be comfortable working both individually and with a team.
  • You will have proficient written, numerical/analytical and PC skills.
  • Confident with Microsoft Excel and capable of working with formulas and graphs.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme

Position: Temporary (12 Months), Full-time

Hours: Monday Friday, 08:45am 17:30pm.

Location: Plymouth, Devon

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