<h2 class="sc-1npqnwg-4 sc-1npqnwg-5 sc-1uwf3m5-0 imNQua custom-css-style-job-description">Job description</h2><div class="sc-1fwbcuw-0 cYUZgi"><div><p><strong><u>Buying Assistant</u>&nbsp;<br></strong></p><p>We are currently recruiting for a Buying Assistant&nbsp;&nbsp;to work based in Billericay, Essex on a full time, permanent basis.<br></p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>DCK Group a global leader in the design, supply of fashion jewellery and accessories.</p><p>Here at DCK our people are central to everything we do. We are welcoming, friendly and have a culture that promotes learning and development from day one.</p><p>Diversity, equality and inclusion are the core of who we are and reflect this in every aspect of our company culture, DCK DNA.</p><p>It’s a great time to join DCK, we are looking for dynamic individuals who are as passionate about our business as we are, as it continues to flourish and grow.</p><p>We offer a variety of benefits, including 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours - core hours of 10am - 4pm and 4pm finishes every Friday, Agile working, including WFH opportunities throughout the week and many more.</p><p>Our Head Office is in Billericay, Essex with transport links to Central London, Stratford and Southend. We also offer free parking if you drive to us!</p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong>Primary purpose:</strong></p><p>To provide accurate admin support to the Buying teams, contributing towards the smooth cycle of the buying process. A systems expert and super user offering training and support to the Buying teams</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Manage supplier correspondence including ticket files, labelling details, and any new agreed actions from Buying team to agreed deadlines</p></li><li><p>Raise validated POs from Range Plan and send the PO sheet to the supplier&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Authorize any further amendments required to PO’s on Mercatus and re-issue PO sheet to supplier where necessary</p></li><li><p>Update event tracking comments weekly with agreed actions from the Buying teams and update on Mercatus&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Cross reference product and order details to check packing scans, updating the system, and logging the most up to date product image in the library&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Monitor housekeeping reports, highlighting issues with Buyer and make amendments to Mercatus as necessary&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Collate and pull information on new reactions and top 30’s to share with Buying team ,Add product images to Trade sheets&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Support facilities with managing all DHL enquiries &amp; deliveries to ensure packages are sent and received weekly&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Assist with sample management including filing of samples post approval&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Build new data reports for Buying teams to support consistent and efficient ways of working&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Systems experts and ‘super users’&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Training new starters and supporting Buying with system capability and knowledge gaps within the team&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Complete price-point data spreadsheets when requested by Buying teams&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Prepare &amp; card samples on boards for host meetings, ensuring presentation is professional (where/when required) Support with on-boarding of new brands where required</p></li></ul></div></div><h2 class="sc-1npqnwg-4 sc-1npqnwg-5 sc-1uwf3m5-0 sc-1uwf3m5-1 SkAcj custom-css-style-job-requirements">Job requirements</h2><div class="sc-1fwbcuw-0 cYUZgi"><div><p><strong>Skills and qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Good working ability with relevant IT systems (Microsoft Office).&nbsp;</p></li><li class=" axiom1-1 axiom-scraped-1"><p>Competent numerical skills which help contribute to negotiating and trading.</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate competently and clearly, both written and verbal.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Strong organisational and task management skills</p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p>Please send updated CV to apply!</p></div></div>