Job Specifications
Buying Assistant - Kickstart Your Buying Career with ProCook!
Are you passionate about products, trends, and all things kitchenware? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a knack for organisation? If you're looking to launch your career in buying, this is your chance to join ProCook and be part of a team that brings high-quality, innovative kitchenware to life!
What's in it for you?
A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on buying experience in a fast-growing retail business
Work with passionate teams in a dynamic, product-driven environment
A varied role where no two days are the same
Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to develop your skills and career
About the Role:
As a Buying Assistant at ProCook, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Buying team to ensure the smooth running of our product categories. From liaising with suppliers and managing samples to maintaining accurate product records and analysing market trends, you'll be involved in every stage of the buying process.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
A keen interest in retail buying, trends, and consumer behaviour
Strong organisational skills, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
A commercial mindset, with the ability to analyse data and spot opportunities
Confident communication skills, able to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams
Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to work with multiple data sources
A proactive, detail-oriented approach, ensuring accuracy in all product and pricing information
Your Day-to-Day:
Provide administrative support to the Buying team, ensuring smooth category management
Manage product samples, approvals, and supplier communication
Maintain accurate range plans and promotional activity to drive sales and profitability
Analyse competitor pricing and market trends, making recommendations to enhance our ranges
Support in the development of customer-facing content, working closely with internal teams
Ensure accurate product and pricing records, updating systems as required
Attend key meetings, taking notes and ensuring follow-up actions are completed
Benefits
What's in it for You?
Salary is PS26,000 - PS30,000 depending on experience and skills
Performance-based bonus
Be part of a fast-growing company
Join a friendly, close-knit team
Enhanced parental leave
Generous staff discount
2 x Annual paid volunteering day
Employee Assistance Programme
Friends and Family Referral Scheme
33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
We Welcome Everyone
At ProCook we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We're committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible.
About ProCook's Sustainability Commitment:
At ProCook, sustainability is at the heart of what we do.
As a certified B Corporation, we strive to balance profit with purpose, focusing on reducing waste, and ensuring ethical business practices.
By joining our team, you will contribute to our efforts in creating a positive impact on the planet.
About the Company
ProCook is the UK's fastest growing quality cookware brand. We design beautiful, high spec cookware, kitchen knives, tableware and kitchen accessories, saving our customers up to 50% compared to other leading brands. We take great pride in going the extra mile to ensure our exclusive products are second to none.
We're a multichannel retailer currently trading via 59 stores across the UK and online. The company continues to grow and improve thanks to a dedicated, loyal and happy team of staff.
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