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Assistant Buyer - Homes & Living, Bradford
Location: Bradford, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 772b560c6481
Job Views: 14
Posted: 12.07.2025
Expiry Date: 26.08.2025
Job Description:
About the role
We have a great new opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our Electricals team to develop and implement a departmental product range which satisfies customer requirements and delivers the core values and attributes of the FGH Brands whilst maximising demand and profitability.
This is a hybrid role, working at least 2 days each week in the office and the remainder at home.
Role Responsibilities
* To select a product range under the guidance of the Buyer, which maximises sales opportunities and anticipates and exceeds customer needs – including branded products
* Responsible for managing suppliers and brands, attending trade shows and buying appointments.
* Responsible for all web briefs - set-up, manage, and follow through to ensure product availability for live dates
* Review the marketplace and latest trends, pulling together samples and colour swatches from potential suppliers and regarding product trends
* Manage buying development meetings for the department in the absence of the Buyer. Work with design, Merchandise, and QA to develop range strategy.
* Assist the Buyer in creating and compiling detailed briefs for new developments and liaising with relevant markets
* Source merchandise to ensure product quality, value, and continuity of supply in line with departmental aims
* Assist in range building and product selection
* Develop close relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate samples are produced, working closely with QA to ensure procedures and approval processes meet policies and standards
* Manage critical path dates and schedules to ensure deadlines are met, including photography, sampling, loading, promotional events, and trade actions
* Write product copy and manage cross-sells
* Manage an accurate range plan
* Review in-season trade for the Buyer
* Liaise with Web Content Team and E-Commerce to ensure product copy and photographs reflect the product accurately and suggest improvements where necessary
* Set up, manage, and follow through all buying administration systems and procedures to ensure product availability and on-time delivery
* Collate information on supplier performance for reviews, including brands both stock and direct dispatch
* Manage the sample room and sample process, keeping the space tidy and samples available for photography and PR opportunities
* Present and report on season performance and develop new strategies based on this.
About you
* Proven experience working within a Buying Team
* Knowledge of competitors in retail, home shopping, and online sectors
* Understanding of target customer types and end-use of offers
* Experience working cross-functionally within a business
* Commercial awareness and understanding of KPIs
* Analytical and data-savvy
* Excellent organizational skills
* Ability to prioritize effectively while working at pace
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Flexible and positive attitude towards work
* Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
* Understanding of contracts and supplier onboarding
* Confident presenter, comfortable with MS PowerPoint
* Maths and English GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent (A Levels)
* Able to commute to Bradford city centre
* Occasional business travel, possibly including overnight stays
* Experience liaising with suppliers
* Knowledge of working with brands
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