Buying Assistant

Dckgroup; Billericay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working hours

4pm finish Fridays

WFH opportunities

Agile working

Job summary

DCK Group is seeking a Buying Assistant to support the Buying teams in Billericay, Essex on a full-time FTC until 01/09/2027. The role involves admin and systems expertise across Mercatus and supplier management.

Key duties include PO processing, data updates, reporting, DHL logistics support, and assisting with onboarding new brands. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related IT systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Organised with strong time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier correspondence with deadlines.
• Raise validated POs from Range Plan and send PO sheet.
• Authorize PO amendments in Mercatus and re-issue PO sheet.
• Update event tracking and Mercatus with agreed actions.
• Cross reference product/order data and update images in library.
• Monitor housekeeping reports and amend Mercatus as needed.
• Collate information on new reactions and top 30s for Buying team.
• Support DHL enquiries and weekly deliveries.
• Assist with sample management and filing.
• Build data reports to support efficient ways of working.
• Train new starters and support team knowledge gaps.

Skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Task management

Tools

Mercatus

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buying Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Buying Assistantto work based in Billericay, Essex on a full time, FTC basis.

The end date for the fixed term contract is 01/09/2027

About us

DCK Group a global leader in the design, supply of fashion jewellery and accessories.

Here at DCK our people are central to everything we do. We are welcoming, friendly and have a culture that promotes learning and development from day one.

Diversity, equality and inclusion are the core of who we are and reflect this in every aspect of our company culture, DCK DNA.

It’s a great time to join DCK, we are looking for dynamic individuals who are as passionate about our business as we are, as it continues to flourish and grow.

We offer a variety of benefits, including 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours and 4pm finishes every Friday, Agile working, including WFH opportunities throughout the week and many more.

Our Head Office is in Billericay, Essex with transport links to Central London, Stratford and Southend. We also offer free parking if you drive to us!

Primary purpose:

To provide accurate admin support to the Buying teams, contributing towards the smooth cycle of the buying process. A systems expert and super user offering training and support to the Buying teams

Key responsibilities:

• Manage supplier correspondence including ticket files, labelling details, and any new agreed actions from Buying team to agreed deadlines

• Raise validated POs from Range Plan and send the PO sheet to the supplier

• Authorize any further amendments required to PO’s on Mercatus and re-issue PO sheet to supplier where necessary

• Update event tracking comments weekly with agreed actions from the Buying teams and update on Mercatus

• Cross reference product and order details to check packing scans, updating the system, and logging the most up to date product image in the library

• Monitor housekeeping reports, highlighting issues with Buyer and make amendments to Mercatus as necessary

• Collate and pull information on new reactions and top 30’s to share with Buying team ,Add product images to Trade sheets

• Support facilities with managing all DHL enquiries & deliveries to ensure packages are sent and received weekly

• Assist with sample management including filing of samples post approval

• Build new data reports for Buying teams to support consistent and efficient ways of working

• Systems experts and ‘super users’

• Training new starters and supporting Buying with system capability and knowledge gaps within the team

• Complete price-point data spreadsheets when requested by Buying teams

• Prepare & card samples on boards for host meetings, ensuring presentation is professional (where/when required) Support with on-boarding of new brands where required

Skills and qualifications:

• Good working ability with relevant IT systems (Microsoft Office).

• Competent numerical skills which help contribute to negotiating and trading.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate competently and clearly, both written and verbal.

• Strong organisational and task management skills