Remote Product & Sourcing Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Tamfol; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Flexible benefits

Nursery scheme

Flexible working

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Fluid Branding Ltd is seeking a Product & Sourcing Assistant (Maternity Cover) for a 12-month period. The role is remote in the UK with a £27,000 annual salary, and combines sales support with creative input in sourcing and product development.

The position reports to the Head of Procurement and involves custom sourcing, pricing accuracy, and collaboration with suppliers. Some travel to trade shows may be required.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn matter more than existing experience.
• Experience gathering quotes from overseas suppliers or agents, ideally in the Far East.
• Awareness of the promotional merchandise industry and its suppliers.
• Understanding how a product moves from design to delivery, including how overseas quotes, freight and duties feed into a final price.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential for pricing, data, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Research and suggest alternative products to meet client enquiries and briefs.
• Gather quotes from Far East sourcing agents.
• Obtain shipping costs and input pricing accurately.
• Build creative product decks and presentations (PowerPoint).
• Contribute ideas to product proposals and range suggestions, based on trends.
• Liaise with suppliers to gather information and build product knowledge.
• Provide timely and accurate product and pricing information.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Trend analysis

Communication

Organization

Supplier liaison

Travel flexibility

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Fluid Branding Ltd is seeking a Product & Sourcing Assistant (Maternity Cover) for a 12-month period. The role is remote in the UK with a £27,000 annual salary, and combines sales support with creative input in sourcing and product development.

The position reports to the Head of Procurement and involves custom sourcing, pricing accuracy, and collaboration with suppliers. Some travel to trade shows may be required.