Assistant Buyer 12 month FTC

1 month ago


Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Mothercare PLC Full time

Mothercare are seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team in Apsley on a 12 month Fixed Term contract. Within this role you will support in identifying and delivering the product strategy for your department in line with the business and partners strategies. In addition you will provide the following:

Job Purpose

  • Ensure that the products being manufactured are produced on time, with the right manufacturing partner and at the right price, liaising and intervening as necessary directly with the manufacturing partners to smooth production and resolve any issues
  • Support to negotiate the best prices at all times and that the products are always delivered without compromising quality
  • Ensure product development process is smooth and managed with total critical path adherence

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

  • Supporting the team to ensure product is developed in line with pricing, sourcing and company strategy. Follow through pricing from beginning to end to ensure KPI’s are met
  • Full management of the production critical path ensuring that all key milestones are met and documented
  • To ensure that the relevant products within the range framework are produced to an acceptable level and within Mothercare brand handwriting
  • To build a strong relationship with the peer team, Merchandising, Technical, Supply Chain, Design Team, Commercial Business Team and Marketing
  • To communicate effectively with the Buyer to solicit support to address any difficult issues
  • Identifying opportunities and gaps in the market through regular competitor analysis
  • Build strong relationships with factory base to ensure product development and manufacturing process runs as smoothly as possible and with no delays to delivery
  • Accountable for updating line detail from place holder stage and ensuring it is accurate from with all information before handing over to ordering team.
  • Support Buyer in the running of the global franchise brand event including product photography for the event.
  • Provide photographic samples to marketing in line with critical path

Knowledge & Skills

  • Experienced Assistant Buyer with category management skills
  • Knowledge of using Microsoft applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Outlook
  • Buying disciplines and teamwork
  • Strong analytical and organisational skills
  • Negotiating skills
  • Communication and relationship building skills across all stakeholders
  • Time management

Best Things

If you’re looking for a career change, why not take your search global? Or at least to a global business with their home in the UK. Working from our new Head Office in Apsley, you’ll find opportunities that reach families and franchise partners all around the world.

Whether you’re interested in product design, finance, people management or another passion, each of our teams offer a unique experience but the same chance to collaborate with brilliant people and grow your career. So, if we’ve piqued your interest and you want to know more, keep on scrolling. We’ve been on quite the journey and there’s lots to know about us, starting with our business areas and the amazing mums at the heart of our brand… if you're interested in finding out more, come and take a look at our website



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