Assistant Buyer - Retail Location : Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Salary : Up to £30,000 DOE plus Bonus Benefits : Bonus up to £3,000 per annum, staff discount, birthday off after a year’s service, health cash plan scheme. At Buy It Direct, we’re redefining the eCommerce landscape. Starting from humble beginnings, we’ve grown into one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing online retailers, and we’re just getting started Our Appliances Direct team is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled range of products to our customers. We’re looking for a talented, results-driven Assistant Buyer to join us on this exciting journey. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to influence market trends, this could be the perfect role for you Key Responsibilities: Range Selection: Assist the Buyer in data-driven range planning, aligning product choices with seasonal trends and customer demands. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, support negotiations, and ensure smooth operations. Market Analysis: Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform buying decisions, keeping us ahead of competitors. Sales & Performance Reporting: Track sales performance, provide actionable insights, and drive category profitability. Marketing Coordination: Work closely with the marketing team to ensure accurate and timely promotion of key products. Stock Management: Oversee stock levels, manage turnover, and minimise waste through strategic planning. What We’re Looking For: Experience: Experience as an Assistant Buyer or in a similar role with ecommerce / retail experience. Familiarity with product categories such as Appliances or Electricals is a plus. Skills: Strong analytical skills, negotiation abilities, excellent organisational skills, and effective communication with internal teams and suppliers. Behaviours: A highly organised individual who pays attention to detail, is open-minded, eager to learn, and ambitious. A commercial mindset is essential, with a focus on cost, profit, and understanding market trends. What We Offer: Opportunity to shape product ranges and drive business growth. A dynamic work environment with a collaborative team. Career development with exposure to key buying processes. If you’re a dynamic Assistant Buyer ready to elevate your career with a passion for driving growth, we want to hear from you. You may also have experience in the following: Retail buying, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Buying, etc. REF-219 063