Assistant Buyer

About the Company - They have been established for over 40 years and has become the largest and leading UK distributor of promotional wear and leisure clothing. With a head office in North Wales and operations across Europe, the business offers a diverse range of products and operates within a fast-growing industry. They are recruiting for a great opportunity to join their busy purchasing department as an Assistant Buyer. Vendor and Supplier Coordination * Communicating with suppliers to gather product details, pricing. * Assisting in negotiating prices, delivery times, and terms. Order Management * Creating and processing purchase orders. * Tracking order status and ensuring timely delivery. * Resolving issues related to delayed or incorrect shipments. Inventory and Stock Monitoring * Monitoring stock levels and reordering products when necessary. Administrative Support * Maintaining accurate records of products, prices, and supplier agreements. * Preparing reports and presentations for the buying team. * Updating product listings and systems with current information. Sales and Performance Analysis * Assisting in analysing sales data to assess product performance. * Making recommendations for reorders, markdowns, or discontinuations based on performance. Collaboration * Working closely with other departments like marketing, and logistics. * Supporting the Buyer in planning and product launches. Experience and core competencies: * Strong communicator both on the telephone and face to face * Self motivated individual with ability to perform well under pressure, achieve goals and meet deadlines. * Must be a team player who can play an active role in a dynamic team and cross-functional environment * Highly customer focused with the drive to deliver enhanced customer satisfaction * Ability to develop a high level of knowledge of products. * Good organisational skills * Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously * Strong sense of urgency and of responsibility * Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to learn bespoke systems and programmes. * Experience of using an ERP