Buying Assistant

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Buying Assistant to work based in Billericay, Essex on a full‑time, permanent basis. The role provides accurate administrative support to the brand Buying team, helping to keep the buying process running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Add base and finished products to WFX with required information and images.
• Raise purchase orders (POs) and create ticket files for approved POs.
• Manage amendments to ticket files and resend updated POs to suppliers.
• Track PO events such as confirmations, packing scans, and sample approvals, escalating issues as needed.
• Follow the brand’s photography process, preparing submission sheets and marking samples correctly.
• Update WFX with approved product images, packing scan images, and maintain K‑Drive image libraries.
• Prepare accurate product lists (PLU or PiF sheets) for host systems and chase host‑generated codes.
• Support preparation for sign‑off meetings and sample shipments, including DHL to China.

Required profile

• Previous administration experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of Office 365.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Office 365

What we offer

• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours with a 4 pm finish every Friday.
• Agile working, including work‑from‑home opportunities throughout the week.
• Free parking at the Billericay head office.
• Opportunities for learning and development from day one.