Assistant Buyer

Job Introduction

Join our fantastic GettingPersonal.co.uk team as an Assistant Buyer.

Getting Personal, now based in Wakefield, is a market-leading online-personalised gift retailer and part of the Card Factory Group. Created in November 2005 with a pioneering personalised calendar, Getting Personal has experienced substantial growth and now offers over 10,000 unique personalised products across a variety of gifting and non-gifting categories. 

Scope and purpose of the role

The core objective of the role will be to take ownership and responsibility for supporting the Buyer in developing a product range that meets customer needs and helps us maintain our position as a market leader in personalised gifting.

Reporting to the Buyers

This position is remote working, but you may be asked to attend our Head Office just outside Wakefield.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in developing seasonal product ranges that stand out from the crowd;
• Research the market and competitor propositions to identify gaps and opportunities;
• Co-ordinate the set-up of all new products, ensuring all information is accurate and that critical path deadlines are met;
• Carry out pricing research to ensure that our prices are competitive whilst also achieving margin targets;
• Liaise with the Design Studio to co-ordinate the flow of new designs and product photography;
• Liaise with 3^rd party suppliers to ensure stock and pricing information is kept up-to-date and that all new product opportunities are flagged to us;
• Liaise with the Stock Co-ordinator to ensure timely and accurate booking in of stock;
• Assist Customer Services in resolving customer product queries;
• Handle and resolve supplier queries;
• Support the Buyer in producing product analysis and reports;
• Support the Social/PR Manager in sourcing product samples for bloggers, influencers and journalists;
• Accompany the Buyer at trade shows and on buying trips as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have a can-do attitude,
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise your work load,
• Ability to work at pace and hit deadlines,
• Good collaborator,
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
• Have strong negotiation skills,
• Have an understanding of online and personalisation.
• Strong Excel skills.

About The Company

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

Visit our website to see the products we sell at www.gettingpersonal.co.uk 

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email) 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment, as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies please.