Assistant Category Buyer FTC
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Job Summary
About The Role:
Based at our distribution centre in South Elmsall were on the lookout for a driven and detail-focusedAssistant Category Buyer to support our Commercial Services team. Reporting to the Category Buyer youll help manage a 13m spend across key product areas including warehouse packaging MHE plastics and steel-fabricated goods.
The role is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract ideally to start mid February 2026
Working closely and supported by the Category Manager this is a varied role where youll assist with supplier sourcing tenders contract management and spend analysis. Youll build strong supplier relationships support commercial negotiations and help ensure we get the best value quality and service.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is just starting out or is looking to make the next step in their buying career
What youll do:
- Support sourcing and onboarding of suppliers through RFQs and eTenders
- Assist in contract creation supplier scorecards and performance reviews
- Liaise with internal teams to resolve issues and maintain service standards
- Help manage budgets purchase orders and spend reporting
- Stay on top of industry trends and competitor activity
About You:
- 12 years experience in purchasing retail or commercial admin
- A proactive analytical mindset with strong communication skills
- Solid time management and the ability to work on your own initiative
- CIPS qualification (or working towards it) is a plus but not essential
This is a great opportunity to grow your buying career in a supportive fast-paced environment where your input will make a real impact.
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Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Purchasing
- Organizational skills
- AS400
- Math
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Excel
- Retail Math
- Administrative Experience
- negotiation
About Company
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now po ... View more
