Assistant Buyer

Huntress - Leeds; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail client in Bradford seeks an Assistant Buyer to develop and execute a product range. The successful candidate will manage aspects of the buying process and build strong supplier relationships within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of buying and procurement processes.
• Strong competitor knowledge and understanding in retail and online sales.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel (Pivots and V-look ups).

Responsibilities

• Manage critical path dates to ensure timely production.
• Develop close relationships with suppliers for accurate samples.
• Assist in range building and product selection.

Skills

Buying and procurement processes

Competitor knowledge

Microsoft Office skills

Prioritization

Job description

Assistant Buyer

2 days office based (3 days wfh)

up to 29,000

Our Bradford based client are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis. This is in the Home category, and would suit anyone with a Beauty/Gifts/Toys or Home-ware background.

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. Please click apply or call the office on (phone number removed)

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