About this role
£28,000West Sussex / Surrey We are looking for a BAA / Buyers Admin Assistant to join a successful, thriving business with a global retail customer base. In this role you will work with design-led product and alongside a talented team, ensuring that you are purchasing the best quality products at the best price, whilst ensuring that target margins are being met. This is a great company to work for who offer huge opportunities for growth & progression.
The successful candidate will have a genuine desire to pursue a career within Buying, and ideally have some experience of / exposure to buying, purchasing, wholesale environment, or a qualification in a related field.
Duties in this role will include:
Supporting in sourcing goods and materials from international suppliersWorking closely with suppliers on a daily basis, build strong relationshipsRaising purchase orders, placing orders with suppliers in the UK, Europe, and Far EastRaising and processing purchase orders for retail customersChecking and approving packaging artworkWorking closely with the Sales and Design teams to ensure suppliers have all the necessary information for planned orders to enable production and deliveries to progress efficientlySample approval and managementMaintaining critical paths, chasing suppliers, and communicating any changes to the relevant teamsPlanning and arrange deliveries from port to warehouse and to ensure timely arrivalsMaintaining production and shipping trackers Skills and qualities needed for this role:
Some exposure to buying, purchasing, wholesale or procurement within a wholesale / B2B environment, or a qualification in a related fieldStrong communication skills with the ability to form excellent working relationships both internally and externally, domestic and overseesProactive person, who thrives in a fast-paced role and busy working environmentSome knowledge of critical paths and product development timelines an advantageSome experience working with / exposure to global factories would be idealFlexible, driven, numeric and highly organisedBrilliant multi-tasker with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneouslyGood Excel and MS Office skillsA flexible approach with a positive outlook, and a team player! Diversity & Inclusion:
Our client values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities. They are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive culture of belonging across the company.