Assistant Buyer

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

Job summary

Huntress is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Chesterfield, UK to join their product team. This role involves managing product timelines, communicating with suppliers, and analyzing sales performance to support buying decisions. Candidates should have experience in buying or product coordination, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. The salary for this position is £30,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, merchandising, or product coordination.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage product timelines for smooth delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers for pricing and availability.
• Produce sales performance reports for buying decisions.
• Support stock planning and end-of-life management.
• Prepare presentations and product samples for events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational ability

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Product management systems

Job description

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.

Key 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

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

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.