Buying & Merchandising Administrator

Job Advert: Buying & Merchandising Administrator
Location: Midlothian, EH18 area (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)
Contract: ASAP – 3 months
Salary: £13.80 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Are you an organised and detail-oriented administrator with a passion for retail buying and merchandising? We’re looking for a Buying & Merchandising Administrator to support our client’s team for a 3-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the critical path to ensure the team meets key objectives.
• Managing and maintaining the sample library, ensuring timely delivery and returns for sign-off deadlines, press, and marketing events.
• Setting up suppliers and products accurately in internal systems.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve purchase order, sample, and delivery queries.
• Inputting product details into range plans and back-office systems.
• Creating group purchase sheets and uploading them for store use.
• Generating barcodes and resolving scanning queries from stores.
• Assisting with promotions and seasonal product catalogues.
• Producing analytical reports as required.

 
What We’re Looking For:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in retail buying, merchandising, or a similar administrative role is desirable.

 
If you’re ready to join a dynamic team and make an impact, apply today!