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Sainsbury's

Aug 19

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Coventry

Requirements

  • - Highly organised and detail-oriented individual
  • - Strong numerical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data
  • - Proficiency in Excel and Word
  • - Excellent stakeholder management
  • - Strong organisational ability
  • - Adaptability in fast-changing environments
  • - Interest in commerciality
  • - Knowledge of market trends, competitor environment, and target customers

Responsibilities

  • You will play a pivotal role in supporting the team to deliver our growth plans and provide our customers with a great range of products at competitive prices.
  • You will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within company timelines to drive overall performance in the business unit.
  • Your key responsibilities will include reviewing competitor pricing to maintain our competitive position, creating and maintaining data integrity for category SKUs, adhering to buying milestones to ensure timely launches, liaising with suppliers to chase samples and key information, and preparing approvals for Senior Buyer/Buyer/Assistant Buyer.
  • Additionally, you will conduct competitor shop reports and provide feedback to the team.
  • Your strong numerical skills, proficiency in Excel and Word, great stakeholder management, excellent administrative and organisational abilities, and interest in commerciality will contribute to your success in this role.
  • You should also be adaptable to fast-changing environments and stay knowledgeable about market trends, the competitor landscape, and our target customers.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Buyer's Admin Assistant?

The main responsibility of a Buyer's Admin Assistant is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the buying team, including reviewing competitor pricing, maintaining data integrity for category SKUs, and ensuring timely completion of tasks within company timelines.

How does Sainsbury's promote work-life balance?

Sainsbury's promotes work-life balance by offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, allowing colleagues to create a schedule that suits their needs.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills for this role include strong numerical skills, proficiency in Excel and Word, excellent stakeholder management, organizational abilities, adaptability to fast-changing environments, and an interest in commerciality.

What kind of growth opportunities are available in this position?

There are many growth opportunities available, as the role provides exposure to market trends, customer insights, and the chance to develop connections with other departments within the company.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits for employees include colleague discounts, a pensions scheme, life cover, performance-related bonuses, annual holiday allowance, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, and an employee assistance programme.

What kind of team environment can I expect?

You can expect a friendly and passionate team environment that values collaboration, supports individual contributions, and encourages team members to be brave, iterate, and learn.

Is there support for parents regarding leave?

Yes, Sainsbury's provides up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.

How does the company support employee well-being?

The company supports employee well-being through benefits such as an annual holiday allowance, the ability to buy additional holiday, access to discounts from retailers, and an employee assistance programme.

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Sainsbury's

Lend a hand, lead an industry, break the mould. Become the best you that you can be, in a role you enjoy.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.

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