Overview
Buying Assistant Jobs in Leeds, England, United Kingdom at Baker Recruitment Group
Title: Buying Assistant
Company: Baker Recruitment Group
Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
About Our ClientA great opportunity for aBuying Assistantto join a Leading Importer in the Leeds area. The business is known for their variety of products across FMCG, Food, Stationery, Health & Beauty etc. Due to impressive trading figures the business is looking to hire an assistant to support its ever-busy Buying Team.
If you have a background in Retail / FMCG then this could be a great opportunity for you!Key attributesYou will be a self motivated competent experienced administrator, have a good attention to detail and competent with Word and Excel. The role will involve dealing with various members of the Buying team covering all categories, so confident interpersonal skills is essential along with a desire to succeed. Flexibility is also important in terms of being happy to switch over to different projects when there is an urgent need.
Key Tasks
Product data integrity including new line set up, price management & promotion activity
Managing critical path with wider trading team to ensure deadlines are met.
Product set up
NPD – pre PO
NPD – post PO
ADV Management
Overall
Key attributes
The successful candidate will be a data maintenance and integrity of HH and Navision
Ad hoc reporting as instructed by Senior Buyer
Working with our China Team on critical path
Weekly stock reports
Managing and maintaining of the showroom
Consolidating and posting samples new for our sales team
Aiding the Senior Buyer with Launch Plan activity
Supporting with supplier management and communication
Updating the team about any delays or problems with suppliers, purchase orders and NPD
Researching new products and suppliers
Maintaining records of supplier contracts
Staying up-to-date and reporting on market trends
Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers
Working closely with the sales team with quote and new product set up (on customers sites)
Working with all trading team to ensure products set up is on time, using critical paths
General Admin duties
Ensure all Advs are complete in a timely manner
Artwork proofs
Salary & Contract
Full time, permanent role – 37.5 hours per week.
Based in their Leeds office (LS9) Monday – Friday. 08:30 – 17:00
(16:30 finish on a Friday).
1 hour lunch break
23 days annual leave + bank holidays
£24k – £27k Annual Salary
What Else Is On Offer
A supportive and collaborative company culture.
Close to transport links
Free on-site Parking
Pension Scheme
