Buying Assistant

DCK Group; Billericay; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

WFH opportunities

Flexible work hours

Early Friday finish

Free parking

Agile working

Job summary

DCK Group in Billericay, Essex is seeking a Buying Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide accurate admin support to the Buying teams, manage supplier communications, raise POs, update Mercatus, and help build data reports to support efficient buying processes.

The role requires good IT skills with MS Office, strong numerical ability and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. A proactive mindset and willingness to learn are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Good working ability with relevant IT systems (Microsoft Office).
• Competent numerical skills that support trading decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier correspondence including ticket files, labelling details, and deadlines.
• Raise validated POs from Range Plan and send PO sheets to suppliers.
• Authorize amendments to POs on Mercatus and re-issue PO sheets.
• Update event tracking comments weekly with agreed actions on Mercatus.
• Cross reference product and order details and log latest product images.
• Monitor housekeeping reports and adjust Mercatus as needed.
• Collate information on new reactions and top 30s for Buying team; add images to Trade sheets.
• Support DHL enquiries and weekly deliveries to ensure packages are sent/received.
• Assist with sample management including filing after approval.
• Build new data reports to support consistent and efficient ways of working.
• Train new starters and support Buying with system knowledge gaps.

Skills

IT systems

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Buying Assistant

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

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.

Its 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 POS 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 30s 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