About The RoleThe role of the Buying Assistant is to provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Buying Director / Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate in competitor shopping and analysis with the other members of the Buying Team.Manage the efficient and accurate flow of correspondence and information regarding products under their responsibility.Act as the main point of contact with suppliers for the products under their responsibility.Liaise with UK colleagues as required for products under their responsibility.Escalate issues to their Buying Director / Manager as required.Essential 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 RequirementsExperience in a buying department.A genuine interest in the food and grocery sector.Ideally would have experience in the BWS retail 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.