JO0000006114_1715170696
£24000 - £25000 per annum + benefits
OX44 7SS
Purchasing
Permanent | Full Time
25/06/2024
08/05/2024
29/05/2024
As Buying Assistant - you will be joining an established and growing catalogue and web based brand, located just outside Oxford. The role is full time office based Monday to Friday. The company offer a lifestyle range, including clothing, jewellery and accessories. The role is full time and permanent. They have a friendly, supportive and collaborative culture working well together to achieve excellent results.
Purpose of the role:
To support the Homeware Buying team in all day-to-day activities, from liaising with suppliers to working with the internal teams to resolve any questions or issues.
Key Responsibilities for the Buying Assistant:
* Supporting the Buyer with ordering sample from suppliers
* Managing sample selection ranges and photo shoots
* Managing all administration for samples including invoice processing
* Putting together detailed product content for web and catalogue use
* Maintaining the buying process of all product ranges
* Maintaining an up to date understanding of range performance
* Working with supplier with new products on accuracy and specification
* Liaising with warehouse and suppliers regarding any quality issues
* Any other admin duties
Key Skills Required for the Buying Assistant:
* Experience within buying or supply chain would be an advantage
* Detail orientated
* Organised, used to working to deadlines
* Confident communicator
* Work well under pressure and able to multitask
* Adaptable in a changing environment
* Strong IT skills, particularly excel
* Able to work on own initiative
* Own transport essential, due to remote location
What's in it for you?
* Starting salary of up to £25,000
* Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team
* Training progression and personal development
* Standard office hours Monday - Friday
* 20 days holiday increasing with each year to a max of 25