Buying Assistant

Role Title
Buying Assistant
Liverpool
£18,000 - £20,000 depending on level of experience

Role Profile
Our client, a growing retailer based in Liverpool is looking to recruit a Buying Assistant looking to take the first step in their career. This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen interest in buying, perhaps a recent graduate or an individual with experience working in a similar role, to be part of a rapidy expanding retailer that can offer further learning and development opportunities. Joining a close-knit team responsible for one of the busiest departments in the business, you will play a key role in supporting the Buyer by taking charge of the departments admin along with some of the following other responsibilities:

• Build relationships with suppliers in the UK, Europe and Far East
• Attend supplier meetings when required
• Source new suppliers for future products
• Work closely with the Buyer to manage the range from initial design to finished product
• Generate ideas on how to improve, update and develop current ranges
• Efficiently manage admin tasks such as supporting with orders & shipping documents, updating sales data sheets and liaising with the web team to ensure the website and images are up to date
• Ensuring the showroom is kept tidy and up to date

Skills & Experience

• Some experience in or understanding of the role of a Buyer is essential
• Commercially aware and creative
• Strong relationship builder
• Driven and motivated
• Highly organised
• Good level of IT ability including Microsoft Excel
• Enthusiastic, team player who can also work on own initiative

Client information
Our client is a leading retail business based in Liverpool

Remuneration
£18,000 - £20,000

About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com