Buying Office Administrator

An enthusiastic Admin person is required by We are a fashion led wholesaler of funky gifts and homewares.

The ideal candidate will need to know how to use the Microsoft office suite including Word, Outlook and excel. Full training will be given on using our bespoke system, X Suite, and using our sales app on the iPads. You will also need to enthusiastic in helping us in other areas of the business, including general admin, general customer service and trades shows.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Product development - Looking for new trends on the market, and discussing new product ideas with the team,

· Sending suppliers in China new item requests, chasing for quotes and negotiating prices.

· Chasing for all new product development samples, arranging sample collections & signing off any invoices.

· Creating all new TJ product codes on X-Suite

· Chasing for sales contracts from suppliers and checking all details are correct..

· Liaising with the QC department to ensure items are allocated commodity codes and checking what certifications items need.

· Chase suppliers for final packing and production photos for approval prior to shipment

· Chase suppliers for shipment confirmations to ensure all products are on schedule.

· Liaising with all departments (buying/QC/Shipping) and keeping them advised of any problems with orders or products

· Update the warehouse quarterly with new stock labels

· Samples & check there is adequate stock in preparation for trade shows.

· Attending trade fairs in the UK and Europe. This will include expenses paid trips away form home.

· Helping with showroom and trade stand merchandising.

Lovely Company to work for.