Assistant Buyer

LG Engineering Solutions; Stretford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Enhanced maternity leave

Health insurance

Job summary

LG Engineering Solutions is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our fast-paced Buying department in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester. You will safeguard data accuracy, drive the critical path from brief to launch, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely, compliant product delivery.

You will lead weekly updates, maintain product listings and range data, and support trade shows and sampling, building strong cross-functional relationships with Merchandising, Marketing and Technical teams.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail with a 'right first time' mindset for data input and process integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to lead weekly updates and build supplier relationships.
• Energetic and resilient with ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the critical path from brief through to launch, leading weekly meetings with the Buying team to highlight risks.
• Coordinate supplier compliance, review certificates, and resolve identified issues.
• Own completeness and accuracy of product listings and range data to keep information up to date.
• Create and update SKUs, range plans, and core system data points.
• Liaise with suppliers for order assets and review inspection reports to mitigate shipment risks.
• Assist Buyers in preparing for trade shows and business trips by coordinating data, documentation, and samples.
• Oversee movement and storage of samples at every stage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Assistant Buyer

Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced maternity leave, health insurance

Location: Trafford Park, Greater Manchester

Department: Buying /Product

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting To: Buyer / Head of Buying

About the Role

Are you a proactive, highly organised retail professional looking to take the next step in your buying career? We are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join a fast-paced Buying department.

In this key role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding data accuracy, driving critical path timelines, and keeping the core buying processes running seamlessly. Acting as a key bridge between suppliers and internal teams, you will lead weekly progress updates, manage compliance tracking, and gain excellent exposure to the commercial operations of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the critical path from brief through to launch, leading weekly meetings with the wider Buying team to highlight risks and protect launch dates.
• Coordinate technical assessments, review certificates, and liaise directly with suppliers to resolve any identified compliance issues.
• Own the completeness and accuracy of product listings and website navigation to ensure all range data is up to date.
• Create and update SKUs, range plans, and core system data points.
• Liaise with suppliers for required order assets (packaging, manuals, labelling) and review inspection reports to mitigate shipment risks.
• Assist Buyers in preparing for trade shows and business trips by coordinating key data, documentation, and samples.
• Oversee the movement, organisation, tracking, and storage of samples at every stage.

What We Are Looking For

• High attention to detail with a "right first time" mindset for data input and process integrity.
• Strong written and verbal skills, comfortable leading weekly updates and building productive relationships with suppliers, Merchandising, Marketing, and Technical teams.
• Energetic, resilient, and able to prioritize effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for product and trade with an eagerness to understand the broader business landscape.