The Vacancy

We love nothing more than supporting you to grow your skills and career too, and that’s why we’re looking for someone to join our our Buying team as a Buying Assistant based on average 2 days a week at a wilko site and then remotely the rest of the week.

As our Buying Assistant you’ll support the Buyer and Assistant Buyer on day-to-day administration and activities to support the implementation of the category strategy and support the end to end buying process. The Categories that this role could cover are cosmetics, medical, facial and skin care.

Taking huge pride in what you do, your role will involve supporting the team with the co-ordination and preparation for range reviews on the category from strategy through to range sign off to ensure completion on time. You’ll manage the sample and product management process dealing with suppliers and the team in the mock shop. Along with

• Assisting with competitor research including pricing to ensure products are competitively prices.
• You’ll be responsible for loading projects into the systems ensuring this is kept up to date with the category management team.
• You’ll manage the tracking of supplier terms ensuring all the supplier terms are signed and logged on the system to ensure rebates are raised correctly and in a timely manner.
• You’ll be accountable for the setup of new products.
• Accountable for resolving queries for stores and suppliers.
• Managing promotional nominations ensuring these are on time and accurate.

For this role we need someone who has at least 1 years’ experience working in Buying Assistant role, who has the ability to work cross functionally and is able to build strong working relationships. Someone who is proficient in using Microsoft programmes such as Excel; is highly organised, who can work to tight deadlines and is confident at communicating at all levels.

We know it’s not just about the role but how we can reward you too, so with this role comes a competitive salary, a brilliant rewards scheme, xx days holiday entitlement (inc Bank Holidays) rising to xx days after 5 years’/10 years’ service, a great pension scheme, private medical, car allowance/job needs company car. Plus, all the benefits you already know and love such as an exceptional array of apprenticeships, wilko WOW flexible benefits, holiday homes and most importantly 20% team member and family discount in store and online.

This role could be your next challenge and another opportunity to continue to shape where our business and your future goes next.

Please speak to your Line Manager before making an application

The Company

We're a family-owned business with honest and fair family values at our heart. 

For ninety years, we've been giving our customers all the stuff they need to brighten up their homes and neaten up their gardens. And, when it comes to our people, we believe in offering the same support, for the things that matter to them too.

So, take a closer look. Discover the history, values, and commitments that make us who we are - and that you'll become part of if you join us.