Buying Assistant

Quest Search & Selection is looking for a Buying Assistant to deliver accurate, timely administrative support to the Grocery Trading team, ensuring key trading activities and projects are completed on schedule.

This includes working to strict deadlines, utilising Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, and collaborating closely with Buyers.

This business is a leading B2B supplier & retailer here you will be part of a large international organisation with a highly influential marketing power with sustainable and progressive financial results.

Role & Responsibilities of this Buying Assistantrole-

• Prepare terms folders, documents, and budget inputs.
• Support category reviews by gathering and compiling data.
• Manage admin tasks and maintain updated contact lists.
• Collect seasonal forecasts and support cost price increase benchmarking.
• Produce availability, stock reports, and escalate issues where needed.
• Submit supplier and SKU information and check data accuracy.
• Prioritise workload, make decisions within remit, and escalate when required.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and engage effectively.
• Take ownership of tasks, contribute to teamwork, and adapt to business changes.

Qualification Required for this Buying Assistantrole-

• Graduate-level candidate or equivalent capability
• 1year of office-based experience is preferred. Ideally working a head office, buying, category, trading, merchandising or project management capacity in an assistant or administrative background .
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Proficient in advanced Excel functions for E.g. Pivot tables, and data handling.
• Experience planning and prioritising workload to meet deadlines.

Benefits of this Buying Assistantrole-

• Hybrid working - 2 days WIO
• 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site gym
• Free car parking
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities

If the Buying Assistant role sounds like you and keen to be considered, please apply today to JO-15

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.