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Buying Assistant

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