Buying Assistant​/Administrator

Buying Assistant
- Administrator (BB5)

📍 Office-based | Permanent and Full-time | Accrington
💼 Reporting to:
Senior Category Buyer

Are you a highly organised administrator with strong commercial awareness? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail truly matter?

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established buying and marketing group that supports leading wholesalers within the marketplace. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Buying Team at the heart of commercial decision-making.

The Role

As a Buying Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Buying and Business Support teams with essential administrative and commercial processes. You’ll help ensure that supplier, product, pricing and promotional data is accurately maintained, enabling the successful delivery of group buying and range strategies.

This is a varied role offering exposure to supplier management, promotions, contracts, reporting, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining accurate pricing, product, supplier and promotional records on internal systems
Supporting supplier administration including price changes, forecasts and supply issues
Assisting with the monthly promotional process, including market analysis checks
Collating documentation for tenders, trading meetings and board meetings
Supporting the contract approval process and maintaining accurate records
Assisting with weekly newsletters and trading communications
Managing reporting schedules including new product performance tracking
Liaising with suppliers and member companies to resolve queries and provide support
Supporting compliance processes and administrative requirements
Organising travel arrangements for the Buying Team and wider Group clients when required
Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required for client visits and group events.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 2 years’ commercial administrative experience
Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels
Organised, proactive and adaptable
Full clean driving licence
Why Apply?

Work at the centre of commercial strategy and buying operations
Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
Gain exposure to supplier relationships and trading operations
Develop your commercial and analytical skills
Join a respected and growing organisation within the wholesale sector
If you are a driven administrator who enjoys working in a dynamic commercial environment and wants to play a key role in supporting a busy Buying function, I would love to hear from you.

This is an office-based role:

Monday–Thursday: 8:45am – 5:15pm (1 hour lunch)
Friday: 8:45am – 4:00pm (30 min lunch)
Casual dress on Fridays (smart/casual mindful of visitors)

Salary & Benefits

£28,000- £30,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
3 days reserved for Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Life Assurance (3x salary) from Day 1
Supportive team environment
Structured training and development
Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Career Progression

This role offers a clear pathway into future career developments for the right individual.

Why Join Our Client?

Be part of a friendly, knowledgeable and collaborative team
Gain hands-on exposure to the full buying process
Develop valuable commercial skills
Enjoy stability, progression and long-term career prospects
Work for a business that values its people and promotes from within
If you require more information regarding the above role, please call Victoria O’Connor on (phone number removed) or forward your CV for consideration to (url removed)

Apply today to find out more