Assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time
ASSISTANT BUYER/ PRODUCT DEVELOPER

BEDDING / TEXTILES


With over 100 years of service, the business has built strong relationships with many of the UK's leading home furnishing retailers, independents, mail order and e-commerce companies, working with them to create and deliver market leading designs that go on to become best-selling collections.


With a passion for design, a focus on innovation and commitment to providing high quality products, JRS has set the standard in readymade curtains, bedding, cushions, accessories and kitchen têxtiles in the home furnishings market.


Job Overview:


You will be responsible for assisting the NPD Buyer to source and develop new products across multiple home têxtiles product ranges for own brand and own label for external customers.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce and accurately maintain Customer & Supplier Product Development Seasonal Trackers for all customers.
  • Liaise with factories, sending new development enquiries, requesting prices & samples in line with the critical path.
  • Manage designated tasks on the critical path meeting key dates, ensuring pricing and samples are managed in line with KPI's.
  • Support buyer on product development across all customers.
  • Develop product knowledge across key product areas of Home Textiles
  • Carry out market analysis to support the Buyer identify new products & opportunities, building own market knowledge.
  • Logging, setting up for customers and product selection meetings.
  • General Admin support for the Product Development & Design Function, including printer maintenance, stationery supplies & parcels.
  • Supporting and attending shows.
  • Assisting in the negotiating of prices, actioning costs, and samples.
  • Standin to lead Customer meetings, taking feedback and actioning.
  • Ensures teams are aware of the critical path in JRS meetings by flagging long leads and supplier issues.
  • Presenting in meetings.
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Skills and Experience:

  • An understanding of China and Pakistan sourcing.
  • Knowledge of home têxtiles or transferable skills from other categories.
  • Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
  • Microsoft excel skills.
  • Be able to work as a team and using own initiative.

Benefits Package:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Pension plan with 3% employer contribution
  • Death in Service Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Product discounts.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £33,352.25 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Manchester, Greater Manchester (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Manchester,

Greater Manchester:
Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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