Assistant Estimator and Print Buyer

Cornflower | B Corp™; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornflower in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Assistant Estimator and Print Buyer to support our museum retail printing and product costings. This full-time, on-site role works with in-house production and external suppliers to prepare quotes and manage purchasing.

You will develop accurate costings, track production schedules, maintain supplier records, and help identify cost efficiencies while ensuring sustainable, on-brand outputs for our museum clients.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in print estimating, print buying, or production coordination.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and business software for costings, data entry, and record-keeping.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in sustainable sourcing and environmental standards like FSC.

Responsibilities

• Support the estimating process for print and product orders.
• Prepare accurate costings and assist in creating quotes for clients.
• Liaise with in-house production and external print suppliers.
• Request and compare supplier estimates; help manage purchase orders.
• Track production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain pricing and supplier records.
• Support design, sales, and operations to ensure sustainable, on-brand products.

Skills

Print estimating

Print buying

Production coordination

Spreadsheets

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Sustainable sourcing

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in business, print, or production management

Job description

Company Description

Cornflower | B Corp™ is a leader in bespoke museum retail, creating high-quality, exclusive products that reflect each museum’s identity and collection. The company transforms museum shops into destinations by offering unique, museum-only merchandise that enhances the visitor experience. As an innovator in cultural retail, Cornflower pushes creative boundaries while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability, backed by FSC® and ISO 14001 certifications. Its products are designed to tell stories and forge lasting connections between visitors and the museums they love, making Cornflower a trusted partner for museums seeking meaningful, responsible retail solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Assistant Estimator and Print Buyer role based in Newbury. The role involves supporting the estimating process for print and product orders, preparing accurate costings, and assisting in the creation of quotes for museum retail clients. The Assistant Estimator and Print Buyer will liaise with in-house production, calculating production rates and costs, as well as working with external print suppliers, requesting and comparing estimates, help manage purchase orders, and track production schedules to ensure on-time delivery. Responsibilities include maintaining pricing and supplier records, helping to identify cost efficiencies, and supporting the wider team with administrative tasks related to print procurement and production. The role also requires close collaboration with design, sales, and operations colleagues to ensure high-quality, sustainable products that align with each museum’s brand and budget.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in print estimating, print buying, or production coordination, with the ability to work accurately with numbers and pricing.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and business software for costings, data entry, and record-keeping, with good attention to detail and organization.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills for working with suppliers and internal teams, including clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Understanding or interest in sustainable sourcing, printing processes, and materials, ideally aligned with FSC® and other environmental standards.
• Prior experience in print, packaging, retail merchandising, or a related field is beneficial; a relevant qualification in business, print, or production management is an advantage.