Buying Administrator

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Pertemps is looking for a Buying Administrator to join our client's fast-paced Head Office in Derriford, Plymouth. This is your chance to be part of an innovative team, offering fantastic growth opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with the Senior Buying team to boost sales, maximise profits, and hit stock and sales targets.
• Assist in sourcing and developing exciting product ranges and promotional offers.
• Be the go-to person for managing supplier relationships and maintaining the product database.
• Track competitor activity to keep us ahead of the game.
• Research and analyse data to help shape winning strategies.
• Ensure all administrative, financial, and system processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Support stores by providing regular updates and key information to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure seamless implementation of new product ranges across stores by working closely with retail teams.

What you bring to the table:

• A strong passion and knowledge of retail—you live and breathe it!
• Sharp commercial acumen and top-notch communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational, administrative, and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a vibrant team.
• Excel wizardry—you’re confident using formulas, creating graphs, and handling data.
• Analytical and numerical skills that can crunch data into actionable insights.

What our client offers once you transfer permanent (after 12 weeks):

• Competitive salary to match your skills.
• Pension plan for your future.
• Long service awards because we value your commitment.
• Employee discounts to treat yourself.
• Cycle to work scheme—commute the healthy way!

Position Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.

Jumpstart your next career move in buying with a role that offers variety, challenge, and growth. Apply today and let’s make things happen!
For more information, please contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office.