Assistant Buyer

Huntress; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bradford is seeking an Assistant Buyer for a hybrid role combining office and remote work. This position focuses on managing product ranges in the home category, specifically furniture, while engaging in supplier relationships, competitor analysis, and ensuring timely product availability. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Excel skills and a passion for buying.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of retail and online sales.
• Ability to prioritize effectively while working at pace.
• Excellent experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path dates and schedules for product samples.
• Conduct competitor analysis and market research.
• Develop relationships with suppliers for timely sample production.
• Assist in range building and selection of products.
• Liaise with E-Commerce to ensure accurate product representation.

Skills

Knowledge of buying and procurement processes

Competitor analysis

Time management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

Assistant Buyer

(FTC 12 month and 6 month contracts both available)

2 days office based in Bradford (3 days wfh)

up to £30,000

Our Bradford based client are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team on a fixed term basis. This is in the Home category, specifically furniture.

The role offers hybrid working, with two days per week office based in central Bradford and offers an exciting opportunity to develop and execute a product range.

The Assistant Buyer role will be varied but duties will include:

• Managing the critical path dates and schedules to ensure samples are available for photography on time, chasing where necessary.
• Web briefs; Setting up, managing, and following through to ensure product availability for live dates.
• Reviewing the market, conducting competitor analysis, consistently looking for trends and opportunities.
• Developing close relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate samples are produced, work closely with QA to ensure procedures and approval process is to agreed policies and best practice standards.
• Reporting on success or concerns related to product sales and performance.
• Assisting in range building and product selection.
• Writing product copy and loading cross-sells.
• Liaising with Web Content Team and E-Commerce to ensure product copy and photographs reflect the product accurately and offer suggestions for improvement where necessary.
• Managing buying administration systems and procedures to ensure product availability and on-time delivery.
• Managing the sample room and sample process.
• Presenting and reporting on season performance and build a new strategy based on this.

The successful Assistant Buyer must have:

• A good working knowledge of buying and procurement processes.
• Good competitor knowledge and understanding in both retail and online sales.
• The ability to prioritise effectively whilst working at pace.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel (Pivots and V-look ups)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a real interest and passion for buying to join a friendly team.