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We are looking to hire a Buyers Assistant, an ideal first step for those wanting to have a career within buying, although this is mainly an administrative role. The aim is to support the buyer to fulfil their brief.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supplier Relationships- Maintain relationships through daily liaison with Far East suppliers
- Critical Path Management- Involving the lifecycle of a product from initial concept/brief through to delivery.
- Product Set up- Outlining product specifications on internal systems and liaising with internal design department.
- Sample Management- Ensuring red and gold seal samples are recorded internally and adhere to the approval process.
- Buying Administration- Supporting the senior buyers with day-to-day admin such as purchase orders and carton markings.
- Raising artwork / design briefs for our inhouse studio and checking accuracy of output
- Help develop presentations/quotations and product specifications required by the customer using PowerPoint and excel.
What we are looking for?
- First and foremost, you must be motivated, passionate with a strong desire to excel and through experience, knowledge and team work seek out solutions
- A numerate, articulate & creative individual who can thrive under pressure, with strong communication & team skills.
- Experience working within a small team.
- A good eye for detail, super organised, you cannot drop the ball!
- Experience within the import / export industry.
- A competitive salary will be offered in line with experience.
Office based role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: In person