Buyers Assistant

Vacancy type Full Time
Duration Permanent
Hours 36
Location Head Office

As home experts since 1897 our mission is to inspire customers in store and online with well-presented, comprehensive and innovative collections of products. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused, providing friendly support, expertise, and excellent levels of customer service at all times, in all areas of our business. Being part of Leekes means working flexibly and as a team.

Want to join our fun and friendly team? You can apply for this role using the "quick apply" form or by emailing careers@leekes.co.uk with your CV and a cover letter.

Dream about a career in buying? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our buying team. This is a great development role for anyone interested in a future career as a buyer.

Location: 

Leekes Head Office, Mwyndy, CF72 8PN.

About the team:

Working as administrative support for the buyer, you will contribute to the daily running of the buying and replenishment process for our stores.

About the role:

· Place and track purchase orders whilst maintaining suitable stock levels.

· Provide essential support to the buyer.

· Maintain the point of sale (POS) for a group of departments and product categories.

· Manage product information including getting items ready to go online.

· Liaising with stores to support with any queries.

· Review returns and liaise with suppliers.

About you:

· Self-motivation and excellent interpersonal skills.

· Problem-solving and mathematical skills.

· Strong organisational skills.

· Confident in using Excel and other Microsoft Office programmes.

· IT literate

· A desire to learn and ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits:

· Staff discount scheme across the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group that includes the Vale Resort, Hensol Castle and Hensol Castle Distillery.

· Long service rewards and benefits.

· 29 holiday days per year, including bank holidays, which increases in line with service milestones.

· Pension scheme.

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Free car parking.

Quick apply

You can apply for this role using the online form. Simply complete your contact information, upload your CV, and hit submit!

About Leekes Retail & Leisure Group Established in 1897 as an ironmongery business in South Wales, the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group has grown and diversified over the last 125 years. It remains a family business and along with our retail stores includes two 4-star hotels - the Vale Resort and Hensol Castle and a gin distillery and visitor centre located in the cellars of the 17th century, grade I listed castle.

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