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- Location: Trowbridge
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £25K-£27K
Are you passionate about clothing, sustainability, and eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic team? If you possess strong organisational skills and a commitment to ethical practices, this Buying Assistant role is perfect for you!
Join the UK’s largest schoolwear supplier, renowned for delivering sustainable, affordable, and high-quality schoolwear. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally within the buying sector while contributing to various procurement processes.
Day-to-day of the role:- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure maximum value for the organisation.
- Collaborate with multiple teams including Overseas, Made To Order, Quality Control, Design, and Supply Chain.
- Manage supplier records, essential for completing annual sustainability audits and maintaining the organisation’s Scorecard.
- Engage in sustainability projects, promoting ethical sourcing and supporting relevant initiatives.
- Prepare annual contracts and assist the Finance team with invoice verification and queries.
- Collect data for compliance with Plastic Tax and monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to terms and conditions.
- Assist with the planning and procurement of raw materials, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on sustainability in the fashion industry.
- Capable of thriving under pressure, multitasking, and prioritising tasks to meet strict deadlines.
- A proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and advance in a fast-paced environment.
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Well-being programme
- Employee discount
- Perks at work
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Celebration leave
- Free parking
- 33 days holiday
This role is based in Trowbridge, offering plenty of free parking and easy access to local transport. If you are eager to contribute to a team that values sustainability and quality, we would love to hear from you.
Immediate start available.
