Assistant Buyer - London, United Kingdom - Boden

Boden
Boden
Verified Company
London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE
The Assistant Buyer reports to the

  • Buyer and they are responsible for assisting to manage the department. This includes management of the Admin Assistant, negotiation, supplier communication, overseeing the department critical path and systems admin to ensure deadlines are met.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the development of our amazing product working closely with internal teams and suppliers

  • Work closely with the Designers, Techs and Product Merchandisers from the start of the development stage to ensure the designs align with the Product Framework and meet quality standards and margin targets Understand cost and fabric prices required, set target prices and negotiate with suppliers to meet the required target margin
  • Support the Admin Assistant with the Critical Path
  • Ensure deliveries are on time and delays are communicated in a timely manner and solutions offered
  • Set up order confirmation sheets and communicate to suppliers
  • Support the Admin Assistant with lap dip, trim, and bulk approvals/rejections in line with the critical path
  • Ensure development packs and samples meet the deadlines set out in the company critical path
  • Manage trigger and repeat dates with suppliers and align with MP & PM
  • Attend weekly fit sessions and understand how fit amendments can affect garment prices and the critical path, flag concerns and find solutions
  • Manage and keep up to date liable fabric and holdings alongside your PD Lead
  • Support the Admin Assistant ensuring they meet deadlines, and work to the quality standards required
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply base and internal teams to ensure smooth running of the department
  • Keep PLM up to date and accurate at all times with the help of the Admin Assistant.
  • Set up production BOM's and ensure all information is accurate before placing orders with suppliers
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with all cross functional teams
  • Support your manager by working at pace and ensure deadlines are met
  • Manage your own workload and priorities and oversee the Admin Assistants
  • Raise in advance if deadlines cannot be met
  • Ensure decisions are made quickly and speak up if something goes wrong

THE EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Passionate about a career in Buying
  • Be creative and have a keen eye for detail
  • Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience of being part of a team
  • Some retail or administrative experiences

A BIT ABOUT YOU

  • Be organised, adaptable and enjoys a challenge
  • Clear communication skills
  • Good problemsolving skills
  • Great time management
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work independently
  • Please note, you will be required to be in the office a minimum of 4 days per week. Please take this into consideration when applying.
We want Boden to be the place _everyone_ wants to work. Friendly and open, understanding and supportive. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.

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