Buyer’s Admin Assistant – Product & Meeting Coordinator

First Choice Recruitment Services; Evesham, Worcester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Recruitment Services is seeking a Buyer Admin Assistant to join a busy team. The role focuses on supporting the product lifecycle, attending face-to-face meetings at head offices of large retailers, and coordinating with the Buyer and National Account Manager.

This role may suit a graduate looking for their first admin position. You will oversee the product lifecycle, ensure key dates are met, and gain exposure as the company grows rapidly.

Qualifications

• Experience with product development or buying teams desirable.
• Understanding of critical paths and seasonal development desirable.
• Interest in seasonal trends, interiors and housewares is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with UK retailers on own-label seasonal and core range product development.
• Attend meetings at head offices with buyers and senior contacts.
• Update costing sheets for customer sign-off.
• Manage critical paths and ensure key dates are met.
• Update weekly progress trackers and report to customers.
• Sample management including tracking, unpacking/packing and sending.
• Coordinate with Far East sourcing offices for samples and feedback.
• Create new line spreadsheets, raise POs and update internal systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate in business/art/fashion/design

Job description

First Choice Recruitment Services is seeking a Buyer Admin Assistant to join a busy team. The role focuses on supporting the product lifecycle, attending face-to-face meetings at head offices of large retailers, and coordinating with the Buyer and National Account Manager.

This role may suit a graduate looking for their first admin position. You will oversee the product lifecycle, ensure key dates are met, and gain exposure as the company grows rapidly.