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This growing online retailer, specializing in home furnishings, textiles, clothing, and pet accessories, is seeking an Assistant Buyer. Reporting into a Senior Buyer, this is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual ready to step up from a Buying Admin Assistant position. You will work across a diverse product range in clothing and pet accessories, playing a key role in product delivery, development, and supplier relationships.
Your responsibilities will include managing the critical path, coordinating samples, liaising with Far East suppliers, supporting product development, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure product readiness.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee and maintain the critical path, ensuring all deadlines are met.
2. Liaise with Far East suppliers, managing samples and approvals.
3. Coordinate and approve supplier submissions including fabrics, lab dips, prints, trims, and proto samples.
4. Track deliveries and samples, ensuring timely communication.
5. Support product development with trend insights and market research.
6. Collaborate with Ecommerce, Studio, and Marketing teams.
7. Conduct competitor analysis and compile reports.
8. Attend meetings and follow up on actions.
9. Ensure administrative and pre-shipment requirements are completed accurately and on time.
Skills & Experience Required
* Minimum 2 years experience in a buying or product-focused role.
* Experience managing supplier relationships, especially with Far East manufacturers.
* Strong understanding of buying processes, including sample management.
* Excellent Excel and IT skills.
* Highly organized with attention to detail.
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Creative with trend-spotting abilities.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
What’s On Offer
* Flexible hours.
* Free parking.
* Extensive career progression.
* Fun, friendly environment.
* Growth opportunity in a rapidly expanding business.
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