Buying Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - RMS International (UK) Ltd.

RMS International (UK) Ltd.

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Us

RMS International is an expanding importer of innovative children's toys, crafts and stationery, both licensed and own brand that are sold throughout the world in key markets.

Family owned and established for over 30 years with its head office in Swinton, Manchester. RMS has global reach with offices and showrooms around the world.

The Role

We are looking to hire a Buyers Assistant, an ideal first step for those wanting to have a career within buying, although this is mainly an administrative role.

The aim is to support the buyer to fulfil their brief.

Duties and Responsibilities
Supplier Relationships

Maintain relationships through daily liaison with Far East suppliers

Critical Path Management

Involving the lifecycle of a product from initial concept/brief through to delivery.

Product Set up

Outlining product specifications on internal systems and liaising with internal design department.

Sample Management

Ensuring red and gold seal samples are recorded internally and adhere to the approval process.

Buying Administration

Supporting the senior buyers with day to day admin such as purchase orders and carton markings.

Raising artwork / design briefs for our inhouse studio and checking accuracy of output

Help develop presentations/quotations and product specifications required by the customer using PowerPoint and excel.

What we are looking for?
First and foremost, you must be motivated, passionate with a strong desire to excel and through experience, knowledge and team work seek out solutions

A numerate, articulate & creative individual who can thrive under pressure, with strong communication & team skills.

Experience working within a small team.

A good eye for detail, super organised, you cannot drop the ball

Experience within the import / export industry.

A competitive salary will be offered in line with experience.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: