Full job description Buying Assistant (Administration)- Accrington Lancashire £28-£30k

Hybrid Working Available (1 day) | Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits, Free on site parking

Looking for a role where organisation meets opportunity?

I’m partnering with a highly respected and growing organisation within the wholesale and supply sector to find an enthusiastic and detail-focused Buying Assistant to join their commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and loves being at the heart of a busy team. If you’re someone who can juggle multiple priorities, build great relationships, and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect role for you.


What You’ll Be Doing

As a Buying Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Buying and Business Support teams, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and delivered on time.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Maintaining product, pricing, supplier, and promotional information within internal systems

Supporting supplier administration, including price changes, forecasts, and supply updates

Assisting with newsletters, promotions, trading documents, and member communications

Monitoring product performance and maintaining reporting schedules

Building strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and business members

Supporting tender processes, contracts, compliance documentation, and approval workflows

Coordinating travel arrangements, meetings, and key business events

Providing essential administrative support across a variety of commercial projects

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and taking ownership of their workload in an administration focused role.


What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have:

At least 2 years’ commercial administration experience

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Confidence using Microsoft Office applications

Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels

A proactive, positive, and flexible approach to work

A full, clean UK driving licence

Experience within buying, procurement, wholesale, retail, or commercial support environments would be advantageous but is not essential.


You’ll Thrive Here If You Are...

Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines

A natural problem-solver who enjoys finding solutions

Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

Passionate about delivering high standards

A team player who enjoys collaborating with others

Adaptable and open to new ideas and ways of working


What’s In It For You?

The opportunity to join a successful and growing business

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Exposure to commercial buying and procurement activities

Career development and progression opportunities

Hybrid working options

Regular involvement in projects, events, and business initiatives

A varied role where your contribution genuinely matters


Confidential Opportunity

Our client has chosen to keep their identity confidential during the initial stages of recruitment. What we can tell you is that they are an established, reputable organisation with a strong presence in their sector and an excellent track record of supporting employee development.

Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.


Ready to Apply?

If you’re an organised administrator looking to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic commercial team, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and discover where this opportunity could take you.

Reference: Buying Assistant | Confidential Client | Permanent Opportunity- Victoria O’Connor

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