Buying & Pd Assistant

6 months ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Christy UK Full time

**Welcome to our world**

Proud creators of beautiful home têxtiles since 1850, Christy is an unmistakably British brand born in Manchester. Over our history, our collections have grown across bed linen, robes and our signature Christy towels, with meticulous attention to detail that runs through every thread.

**Weave your future**

Our fast-paced Product Development team are now looking for a Product Development & Buying Assistant to play a pivotal role in our future.

Reporting to the Category Manager, you’ll be creative, motivated and detail-orientated, with knowledge and true passion for têxtiles. In a role set to build on Christy’s strong heritage and global reach, you’ll also blaze a path in your career, with a supported route to progression.

**What you’ll do**

In this varied role, you’ll be the first point of contact for internal and external queries, helping the team keep on top of critical paths and offering admin and customer support across projects.

Provide support to the procurement team daily

Build and manage internal and external customer relationships in support of the department

Work on product presentations and ensure the teams are prepared and have the relevant documentation before meetings

Conduct market research to identify pricing trends

Prepare and collate the team’s monthly report

Produce and distribute the fortnightly Purchasing Early Warning Report General administration

Ensure minutes, documentation and reports are distributed promptly and monitor progress/co-ordinate close out of actions

Participate in and sometimes lead ad hoc projects as requested by the senior buying team

Act as the first point of contact for external and internal queries, redirecting to the most appropriate person as necessary.

Sample management - ordering, tracking and distribution of samples for range reviews, shoot and b2b sales samples

Maintenance of the sample library, racking up samples, ordering, tracking and distribution of samples for range reviews, shoots and B2B sales samples

Chase in bulk hangers, pre-production and gold seal samples

**What we’re looking for**

Bachelor's degree in Textiles & Design

Bachelor’s degree in Textiles & Business

Bachelor’s degree in Buying & Merchandising

Bachelor’s degree in Product Management

Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office suite

Strong Research Skills

A passion for homeware & têxtiles

Organised & detail oriented

Pay: From £22,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stockport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Please share your salary expectations.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockport

Reference ID: BAA


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