Buying Assistant

7 days ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Kenect Recruitment Full time

**Kenect Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Buying Assistant in Leicester**

**Job Location**: Leicester

Salary**:Up to £20,000**

Shift pattern**:Monday to Friday (08:30am - 17:00)**

**Key responsibilities**:

- Manage and maintain department critical path, involving chasing relevant parties for outstanding items to ensure all milestones are adhered to.
- Keep range plan up to date with new products, cost & retail changes and bench marking information Produce reports for the Buyer, run sales reports on a Monday.
- Create costing and margin spreadsheets as directed by the Buyer Management of samples
- process red & gold seal samples using the online QA system, ensure all products are imaged and chase up test reports
- Ensure website is kept up to date with core range and seasonal lines Liaise closely with Design department to ensure all packaging requests are completed promptly and artwork sent to suppliers on time
- Creation and maintenance of products on the central system Collating information on new product launches and promotions for communication to stores
- Maintain filing system for department and Buyer. Ensure all admin is accurate, up to date and right first time

**Key Skills Required**:

- Good computer skills - MS office package, ability to learn in house programs, database and strong excel skills
- Good numerical and analytical ability
- Excellent communication & organisational skills
- Ability to be an efficient and reliable team member who can be responsible for their own work load.

**Benefits**:

- Colleague discount
- Colleague benefits portal including an extensive range of discounts at national and local retailers

If this is a role you would be interested in, please call 0116 298 6610 for more information or drop us a text on 07398 157875 with the code **'BALEI'**

**Salary**: £19,760.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location



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