Assistant Buyer - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support

Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support

Verified Company

Wakefield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

To assist the Buyer to source, develop, buy and deliver a specific range of products at the right cost, right time and the right place to achieve the Company's gross profit.

This role would suit a Fashion Graduate or someone working as a Buying Admin Assistant.

Client Details
A leading Fashion Multi channel retailer in West Yorkshire. The company are well established and have been trading for over 30 years. They sell Fashion product across, Clothing, Accessories & Footwear and Lingerie.

Description

Assist in all aspects of supplier management and correspondence.
Assist in all aspects of Web / Catalogue sample management.
Manages suppliers in Buyer's absence and takes appropriate course of action.
Any other ad hoc duties as required.
Have a full understanding of QA processes and deadlines with reference to critical path. Provides feedback on issues and suggests solutions.
Assisting in the preparation of pretrip packs and briefings.
Attend and assist selected internal and external supplier meetings and ensure detailed minutes are taken and adapt appropriate questioning in order to ascertain suppliers' suitability.
Gather, analyse and interpret product, market and customer information to establish UK trend alongside Buyer/Assistant.
Undertaking regular benchmarking / competition reporting.
Assists in the preparation of internal meetings including Product Framework, Selection, Sign-Off, Review and Wissi meetings.
Attend various grade stores producing qualitative store reports to the Buying and Merchandising team.
To attend and complete selected internal & external training courses as required.

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