Assistant Category Buyer

Assistant Category Buyer

£25,000 - £30,000

Norwich - Hybrid

A growing omni-channel retailer in the outdoor leisure sector is looking for an Assistant Category Buyer to join its commercial team.

Working closely with the Category Buyer, you'll support range management, supplier relationships, stock optimisation, promotions and commercial analysis, with a clear path to progress into a full Category Buyer role.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting category sales, margin and stock targets
• Analysing sales, stock, margin and market trends
• Supporting new product launches and range reviews
• Building supplier and brand relationships
• Managing purchase orders and seasonal buying
• Reporting and commercial insight via Power BI/ERP

What we're looking for

• Experience in retail, buying, merchandising or supply chain
• Strong analytical skills and Excel confidence
• Organised, with the ability to juggle priorities
• Interest in the outdoor sector is a plus

On offer

• Hybrid working from a modern Norwich HQ
• Progression into a Category Buyer role
• Staff discount and ongoing development
• Work with leading brands in the sector