Buying Assistant / Contract / London / £35,000

My client, a leading home furnishings retailer, is looking for a Buying Assistant to join them on a full-time basis for an initial six-month contract. As a Buying Assistant in this role, you should have strong knowledge of the retail industry and be able to provide essential admin support to the wider procurement function. You will need experience in coordinating with suppliers and looking at product data.

Role and Responsibilities:

Process purchase orders and maintain purchase records
Updating pricing
Support with communication to suppliers regarding delivery and sampling
Update and manage the product catalogue
Assess product launch progress and update relevant management
Work closely with product data and report on this during launch
Ensure the relationship with agencies is maintained in regards to product launches
Work closely with marketing and other relevant departmentsEssential Skills:

Previous experience in a Buying/ purchasing admin position
Experience within retail and home furnishings is preferred or a similar category
Able to manage multiple tasks at one time and work independently and as part of a team
Previous experience in meeting tight deadlines
Strong Excel skills is essential with the ability to interpret dataPackage:

£35,000 base salary
6-month contract
Based fully on site with two office locations available
Buying Assistant / Contract / London / £35,000