Buying Assistant

Homebase is GROWING! 

Despite all of the challenges of the last few years our teams have excelled, and we've seen more change and development in the past few months than we have in our entire history!  Of course, we're biased so we would say this: but there has never been a better time to join our team! 

Like our fantastic ranges, our teams are also expanding and our commercial team is seeking a Buying Assistant to join us on a Perm basis! 

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday (8 am - 4 pm OR 9 am - 5 pm). Flexible working arrangements may be available.  

Location: Milton Keynes, however, we operate a hybrid working policy which means that you decide what works best for you! If that means working from home, then work from home. If you prefer to work in an office, store, or distribution center, then you're welcome to work from there. All we ask is that you be available to come into Milton Keynes for important meetings/check-ins and also more regularly during some of our busier periods. With this particular role, you can expect to be in the office 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) 

Salary: In return for your hard work we're offering a competitive base salary of £20,000 - £26,000 (DOE) plus bonus earning potential 

What you'll be doing:

As our newest Buying Assistant, you will play a key role in the support of a busy, fast-paced environment. Working closely with your Buyer, you will provide support in all aspects of the buying process, including; gathering product information from suppliers, uploading this onto our internal database, sample management, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, written & verbal, with the ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, approaching task-oriented solutions with a logical and efficient attitude. They will also be highly organised, have a head for figures, and have sound MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel.

What you need to be successful:

• - Previous buying/marketing administration experience (desirable) 
• - Ability to utilise Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel) to an intermediate level (essential) 
• - Commercially aware
• - Great organisation and time management skills
• - Strong communication and relationship-building skills

What can we offer you in return?

Making your pay go further

• 20% team member discount for Homebase and Bathstore when shopping in-store and online, available from your very first day with us
• We’ll allow you to enhance your payment through our fantastic, discretionary bonus plan
• Our Hapi To Be Home well-being portal helps you save money on everything from your weekly food shop to a fun night out with friends and family

Supporting your wellbeing

• Holiday starting from 24 days plus bank holidays, rising with service
• You’ll have access to Health Care Cash Plans so you can claim money back for your everyday health, including, optical and dental care
• You’ll have 24/7 advice and information on many health concerns through the Bupa Anytime Healthline
• Our Team Member Assistance Program offers a suite of tools to support a healthier and happier life, including access to our 24-hour confidential helpline and access to the ‘My Healthy Advantage Wellbeing App’

Sounds like a team you’d like to be part of? Click 'Apply'