Assistant Buyer

Job Description

Assistant BuyerMy client is a wholesale distributor that sells goods and services through the internet. They have many products and services in their catalogue and offer a wide range of goods to their customers. A strong distribution network and consumers trust ensurescustomers stay loyal the company .Due to expansion my client is looking for two new members to join the fast paced buying teamStart date: ASAPSalary: £25,000-£31,000 per annum - Subjected to experienceFull-time: 9.30am-6:00pmSome of the benefits include Staff parking, Gym,staff discounts, annual salary reviewsWe are looking for a hardworking, highly professional and organised candidate to join the team. You will need to be provide excellent customer service to our clients.Key responsibilities:To provide a high level of accurate admin support to the buying team, with the responsibility of data management, including product variations and definitions, price changes and purchase order entry along with sample management and delivery tracking.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the input of accurate cost and selling prices into the system, updating and changing where necessaryTracking deliveries from Production and updating trackers to ensure all is documentedRunning reports when necessaryRaise and manage Purchase OrdersExperience, Skills & KnowledgeBrand and process awarenessHigh level of Excel knowledgeGood level of accuracy and analytical skillsAbility to prioritise and work to deadlines and moving with urgencyProficient in retail MathsWell organised and detail orientatedComputer proficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to quickly learn new computer applicationGood presentational skillsProduct ManagementManaging seasonal items/trends and keeping in order especially for important and high level meetingsEnsuring products are put away and organisedSample rooms and archived products is easily accessible at all timesProduct packs to be created and updated per seasonTrend and Market AwarenessUnderstand competitors and the e-commerce market including luxury and high street productsCommercially aware of product trends and key items specific for a season