Assistant Buyer

Huntress - Maidstone; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress Search Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join the product team. Salary is 30,000 with opportunities to develop in buying and merchandising, supporting the team across the full product lifecycle and supplier relationships.

The role requires experience in buying/merchandising or product coordination, strong analytics, and excellent organisation. Proficiency in Excel and supplier communications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience within a buying, merchandising, or product coordination environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent organisational ability with multi-priority management.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage product timelines from concept to delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers domestically and internationally on pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Produce detailed sales performance reports and range analyses.
• Assist with costings, quote packs, and product documentation.
• Support stock planning, replenishment and end-of-life product management.
• Prepare presentations, samples, and materials for trade events and meetings.
• Maintain accurate product specs and track samples to timelines.

Skills

Buying experience

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Supplier communication

Product management systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Assistant Buyer

Salary: 30,000

We are working with a well-established business to recruit an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join their product team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in buying and merchandising, supporting the team across the full product lifecycle while building strong supplier relationships and contributing to range performance.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage product timelines, ensuring smooth progress from initial concept through to delivery
• Communicate regularly with suppliers both domestically and internationally to manage pricing, availability, and lead times
• Produce detailed sales performance reports and range analysis to support buying decisions
• Assist with the preparation of costings, quote packs, and product documentation for internal teams
• Support stock planning, replenishment, and the management of end-of-life product lines
• Contribute to the preparation of presentations, product samples, and materials for trade events and customer meetings
• Maintain accurate product specifications and track samples in line with internal timelines

The Successful Candidate

• Experience within a buying, merchandising, or product coordination environment
• Strong analytical skills with a confident, data-driven approach
• Excellent organisational ability with experience managing multiple priorities at once
• A confident communicator with experience working with suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with product management systems
• A genuine passion for product and a proactive, hands-on approach to work

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now with your up-to-date CV!

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.