Buying Assistant - Homeware

The Buying Assistant role in the retail industry involves supporting purchasing activities to ensure optimal stock levels and supplier relations. Based in Chesterfield, this permanent position requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational skillsClient DetailsThis opportunity is with a medium-sized company operating in the retail sector. The organisation is committed to offering high-quality products and values efficiency in its procurement processes.Description You the Buying Assistant will develop and manage the critical path for all product launches for the range aswell as own label, ensuring timelines are met from concept to delivery.Track product progress across supply chain stages, maintaining smooth communication between suppliers and customers.This will included progress of gold seal tracking, packing approval, customer range review samples etc.Identify and resolve delays proactively with the team to keep projects on schedule.Creation and completion of spec files for all products ready to pass on to QC team and ensure they are updated into the critical path.Management of photography samples and tracking inline with the studio time line.Support with costing sheets for customers creating quote sheets with photographs ready for the sales team.Support the buyer with supplier communication to gathering pricing, lead times, and MOQs while maintaining quality and margin goals.Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers through daily ..... full job details .....