Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Buying/Category Assistant to join a reputable business based in Oldham OL1. Role: Category Assistant Location: Oldham Salary: up to £30,000 Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday – hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 WFH) Benefits: * Hybrid working * Free parking * Close to travel links * Company pension scheme * Regular social events Responsibilities Market / Competitor Understanding * Understand what the competition are selling / pricing structures / marketing for given product areas. Product Development * Spot and development new products sales opportunities. * Create development diaries and track and push internally and externally with the factories any developments. * Samples management required for customer meetings. Pricing * Costing for new factory designs * Cross Costing Current designs * Updating current and new prices on price list Critical Path Management – New Ranges Setting up critical paths with factories for selected products ensuring we can meet the required shipment dates to meet launch. * Creating and sending out internally packaging forms and photography forms * Responsible for weekly Intake sheets being updated and sent to our customer giving overview of approvals and what is outstanding. * Escalating and tracking any products at risk and agree...