Role Summary Job Title: Purchasing Assistant Location: Carnforth Hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00 (Full-Time, Permanent) Reports To: Global Product & Innovation Director 🎯 Purpose of the Role To support the Product and Purchasing teams by maintaining product and supplier data, supporting new product development, ensuring compliance, and keeping internal systems accurate and organised. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities Product & Library Management Log and maintain sample data in digital systems Organise physical product samples and maintain the product library Keep supplier product information current New Product Development Liaise with suppliers for detailed product information Coordinate sample materials and photography Manage sample/stock availability and data sharing Purchasing Support Update goods-in tracker with delivery timelines Admin support across both BAU and Bespoke purchasing streams Compliance & Sustainability Gather supplier sustainability and due diligence documentation Prepare samples for third-party testing Assist with FSC, PEFC, and ISO 14001 certifications ✅ What They’re Looking For Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) High attention to detail – especially for compliance and data input Proactive and reliable – stays on top of tasks and deadlines Strong organisation – juggling digital systems and physical stoc...