Business
Buying Assistant Apprentice
BUY IT DIRECT LTD · SCL EDUCATION & TRAINING LIMITED
Location
Huddersfield,
Postcode
HD2 1UA.
Salary
£18,000 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Buying and merchandising assistant (level 4)
Start date
17 August 2026
Application deadline
20 July 2026
Posted
18 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000038054
About the role
Duties include;
- Supporting Buyers with day-to-day admin tasks
- Updating product and supplier information accurately
- Managing spreadsheets, reports, and product data
- Communicating with suppliers through Teams and email
- Helping track product launches and delivery timelines
- Assisting with sales reports and data analysis
- Working with different teams, including Marketing and Merchandising
- Researching trends and competitor products
- Creating simple mood boards and product inspiration ideas
- Helping keep product information organised and up to date
Working week
TBC at the interview stage.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsPresentation skills
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Training & development
The apprentice will have full on-the-job training as well as 20% off-the- job training from the employer.
Future prospects
The apprentice can progress on to a L6 once they have completed their apprenticeship.
Things to consider
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for fashion, interiors, retail, or trends
- Creative mindset with good attention to detail
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Good communication and teamwork
- Basic Microsoft Office skills (or willingness to learn)
- No buying experience needed, just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a positive attitude
Why Join Us?
- Learn while you earn
- Gain real commercial and data skills
- Work with experienced buyers
- Career progression opportunities
- Friendly and fast-paced team environment
- If you’re ready to kickstart your career in buying and eCommerce, we’d love to hear from you.
About BUY IT DIRECT LTD
Here at Buy it Direct we don’t follow the normal ways of working. We think unconventionally. We are looking for ingenuity, tenacity and people who want to get stuck into the real work from day one.