Category Admin - Nightwear

Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits

Location:

Coventry Store Support Centre - Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9RD

Contract type:
Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area:
Food Commercial
Closing date: 19 February 2026
Requisition :

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Here, everything in our Sainsbury’s stores starts out in Sainsbury’s Commercial. Whether it’s the product, proposition, packaging or price, or the fact that something tastes great, our team is responsible for all food, non- food and Clothing items available in Sainsbury’s stores, digitally and on demand.

You’ll discover it’s incredibly fast-paced. People here are in it together and not afraid to take risks. They’re enthusiastic too, and their amazing leadership team is right behind them. The knowledge and experience you gain here could set you up for career moves anywhere else in the business. So, if you’re passionate about your products and just as hungry to learn, you’ll fit in perfectly.

Category Admin - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Joining our buying team at Sainsbury's offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a friendly and passionate group of fashion enthusiasts. As we work towards delivering our growth plans and offering our customers a great range of products, you will play a vital role in supporting our buying teams by providing efficient administrative support and ensuring data integrity. We value work-life balance and flexibility, allowing you to create a schedule that works for you.

With opportunities for development, a collaborative work environment, and a commitment to learning, you'll have plenty of room to grow and thrive. Join us and become part of a team that embraces curiosity, accountability, and a customer-focused approach, all while contributing to our success in the dynamic world of fashion retail.

You will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient and effective functioning of the team. Working closely with the Senior Buyer and other Category Admins, you will be responsible for handling administrative tasks and data inputting to ensure compliance with company and legal guidelines. Your keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills will be essential as you assist in maintaining accurate records, managing data entry, and supporting promotional and pricing administration.

Additionally, you will be a key resource for the Buying and Design teams, providing reports and documentation for commercial meetings, as well as ensuring the timely and accurate generation of SKU-related data. Your role will contribute to overall process compliance and data integrity, allowing the team to achieve their objectives and deliver high-quality products to our customers.

You are detail-oriented, highly organised, and possess a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and develop. You are an essential support to the Buying teams, ensuring efficient and effective processing of administrative tasks and data inputting, while maintaining compliance with company and legal guidelines. Your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enable you to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, supporting the broader Buying Team and UK-based Global Design team.

You demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and record maintenance, ensuring data integrity and process compliance. With your customer-focused approach and proactive mindset, you contribute to building positive relationships and understanding the commercial aspects of our product ranges, stores, and competitors. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, attend meetings, and adapt to new systems allows you to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Excel Proficiency – intermediate skills required.
• High degree of accuracy - will thrive in a busy environment and maintain data accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills – be able to demonstrate ability to prioritise workload
• Commercial Awareness – understanding of the clothing retail market and competitor landscape.
• Collaboration – strong team player who can work with multiple stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solv…