ecommerce Assistant Buyer

Purchasing Professionals; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retail company based in Manchester seeks a passionate candidate to lead product sourcing and development. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to contribute innovative ideas. Key responsibilities include sourcing product ranges, analyzing trends, and communicating with management. Required qualifications include a relevant degree and strong negotiation skills, along with 1+ years of industry experience. Join us to help shape the future of our brand and product offerings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of industry experience is necessary.
• Must be highly self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Clear communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop multiple product ranges.
• Communicate key information to managers.
• Monitor stock as per KPIs and manage OTB.

Skills

Sourcing and supplier negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Wide product knowledge

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Description

I am so excited to advertise this role - Myclient- are growing fast and becoming more well known and loved by customers, social influencers & celebrities alike, they are constantly striving to deliver the best experience possible for our customers.

Achieving consistent month on month growth, It’s this drive and momentum that is making us one of the fastest growing retailer in the UK!

I am looking for a passionate candidate to lead our current team to help us develop and expand further. The ideal candidate is someone who can add new ideas, experience, energy and value into the mix.

The successful candidate will need to enjoy and thrive from working in a fast paced environment and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• In sourcing, developing and selecting multiple product ranges across the board.
• Contribute to planning, trade and sales meetings with the ability to analyse trade and trends
• Communicating and Reporting all key information to Managers & Directors.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock as per KPI’s set and manages OTB accordingly.
• Liaising with the marketing and e-commerce team to maximise sales through the site
• Creating a productive strategy and range plan to implement across the site.
• Identifying growth opportunities within the product ranges
• Ensuring relevant trends are translated appropriately for the brand and customer.
• Monitoring of the development of garments process, maintaining schedules and key deadlines.
• Have an increasing knowledge and understanding of trading on all departments
• Assisting on buying trips as needed within UK and internationally.
• Carrying out competitor analysis to identify opportunities and market trends.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

Skills Required

• Strong sourcing and supplier negotiation skills
• Graduate with relevant degree
• Min 1 years industry experience
• Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individual with clear communication skills
• Extensive range of wide product knowledge