Buying Assistant

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