About The RoleThe role of the Buying Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Buying Director / Manager. The Buying Assistant will have day to day responsibility for the categories assigned to their desk, with a view to maximising sales and commercial delivery. In this role you will be responsible for Plants.Key ResponsibilitiesTo maintain and develop the categories within your area of responsibility.Product/Range development.Communicating/Liaising with suppliers.Developing strong relationships with international colleagues.Analysing category performance and developing future strategyEssential RequirementsCommercially minded and conscious of the impact that their work has on the wider business.Proven ability to work on their own initiative.Experience in a busy, deadline driven environment.Excellent written and verbal communication and administration skills.Organisational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.Full drivers' licence.Desirable RequirementsPrevious experience in a buying department.A keen interest in the food and grocery sector.Experience working with 3rd party agencies.Experience working in a team environment.BenefitsYou'll get 5 weeks' paid holiday, plus bank holidays.Hybrid working model which will allow employees to work 3 days a week from office and 2 days a week from home.Company Pension (after 4 years).Private Employee Medical Insurance (after 4 years).Long service awards and sick pay entitlement.Maternity, paternity, neonatal and adoption leave after 1 year.