Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Homeware

Job Ref: TGN4348

The Company:

We are looking for a Buying Admin Assistant to join the Buying team of a Homeware supply chain business who work with customers like Dunelm, Argos and Asda. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30-5pm. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years experience in a similar role, Buying or Merchandising, and have worked with suppliers in the Far East. 

Benefits:

• 24 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Modern offices
• Friendly team
• Growing brand

The Role:

• Assist the Head of Buying and Assistant Buyer with process driven administration.
• Setting up new products on the internal system including costings.
• Work with Critical Path to ensure prompt deliveries.
• To maintain buying timelines for production and launch of all new products.
• Manage communication between China and the UK.
• Deliver accurate information to the different departments in the business as required.
• Input product information to in-house management systems and to keep information up to date.
• Support the new product launch on schedule.
• Assist with inputting supplier information, chasing quotes and information from the factories.
• Ensuring that accurate product information is available to the various departments as required.
• Maintain the critical path on a daily basis for the new product launch.
• Negotiate pricing & get quotes from new suppliers.
• Set up customer selected products on the internal system.
• Liaise with contacts in China to order samples.
• Order Initial Samples followed by Red & Gold Seal Samples.
• Complete Cost Sheets/Quote Forms/New Line Forms.
• Create & maintain strong relationships with both suppliers & customers.
• Work closely with the QC and Product Development Departments.
• Ensure accuracy in all areas at all times and keep a record of all communications.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• MUST have 1-2 years experience in Buying or Merchandising.
• Good IT skills – excellent knowledge of Excel databases, VLookups, formulas etc.
• Be confident with excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving and communication skills.
• Be accurate, methodical, motivated and trustworthy.
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills.