Buying Assistant

The Buying Assistant role sits at the heart of AS Watson’s Offline & Online strategy, helping the International Buying team drive cost efficiency and margin growth across several European territories. AS Watson, the world’s biggest health‑and‑beauty retailer, operates more than 17,000 stores in 31 markets, delivering everyday products to billions of shoppers. In this position you will manage the full tender lifecycle, from locating suppliers and arranging NDAs to drafting RFI/RFP documents and finalising contracts. You will keep contract records up to date, monitor key terms, and ensure compliance before any supplier engagement. Acting as a bridge between the Zurich hub, European business units and external partners, you will facilitate clear communication, organise meetings, prepare reporting decks, and follow up on action items. Administrative duties such as filing contracts and coordinating product samples will also fall under your remit, alongside the introduction of