Inspire Resourcing Ltd are recruiting an Assistant Buyer for their client in Chesterfield.

Working as part of a small, friendly product development team, this role supports the buying function from initial product concept through to launch. It involves managing the critical path, maintaining strong communication with UK and International suppliers, analysing sales performance, and providing data-driven recommendations to optimise the range.

Key Responsibilities Critical Path Management · Develop and manage the critical path for all product launches across the company · Track progress across all supply chain stages, maintaining clear communication between suppliers and internal teams. · Monitor key milestones including gold seal approvals, packing sign-off, and customer range review samples. · Create and complete specification files for all products, ensuring accuracy before passing to the QC team and updating all information within the critical path. · Manage photography samples and track progress in line with studio timelines.

Buying Strategy & Supplier Management · Support the creation of costing sheets and customer quote packs, including product photography for the sales team. · Assist the buyer with supplier communication, gathering pricing, lead times, and MOQs while ensuring quality and margin targets are met. · Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppli...