Bensons for Beds
Buying Assistant
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Mon–Fri | Hybrid available | Bonus scheme |
We’re recruiting a Buying Assistant to support our buying team in sourcing products that help our customers enjoy the best night’s sleep. This is a hands-on, office-based role with opportunities to be involved in supplier relationships, product administration and range maintenance.
What you'll get:
- Hybrid working (office & remote) – subject to business needs
- Generous colleague discount (up to 50% off Bensons for Beds products)
- Pension scheme provided by Legal & General
- Life Assurance and access to Medicash for health and wellbeing benefits
- Learning and development programmes and internal career progression
The job:
- Support the buying team with purchase ordering, price comparisons and supplier administration.
- Maintain accurate product records, specifications and cost information in buying systems.
- Work with suppliers to manage lead times, stock availability and quality issues.
- Assist with range reviews, seasonal launches and product lifecycle tasks.
- Prepare regular reports and maintain data to support commercial decisions.
- Collaborate with colleagues across merchandising, supply chain and stores to ensure products are delivered to plan.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
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Who do we want?
Essential:
- Previous experience in a buying, merchandising or administrative role within retail or a related sector.
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build effective supplier and internal relationships.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or buying systems (desirable).
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
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Desirable:
- Knowledge of the beds, furniture or homewares market.
- Experience working with product specifications, costings and margin analysis.
- Experience of working with international suppliers and basic understanding of import processes.
Here’s what you’ll be part of:
- A collaborative buying team focused on delivering great product ranges for our customers.
- Opportunities to learn new skills and progress within a large retail business.
- Supportive benefits including health and wellbeing offers, pension and colleague discounts.
Ready to help shape our product ranges?
Apply today to join a business that puts customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do.
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