Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer
Chesterfield
£30,000–£32,000
Inspire Resourcing Ltd are delighted to be recruiting an Assistant Buyer for an exciting, growing business based in Chesterfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping innovative product ranges, working closely with suppliers across the UK and internationally, and seeing your work go from first idea right through to launch.
You’ll join a small, friendly product development team where your ideas matter, your contribution is visible, and no two days are the same. If you love product, data, and fast-paced collaboration, this role will keep you engaged and challenged.
The Role:
Driving Products from Concept to Launch
* Own and manage the critical path for product launches, keeping everything on track from design to delivery
* Coordinate closely with suppliers and internal teams to hit key milestones like approvals, packing sign-off, and samples
* Create detailed product specifications, ensuring everything is accurate and launch-ready
* Manage photography samples and align timelines with studio schedules
Buying Support & Supplier Relationships
* Support the buyer with costing sheets, quote packs, and sales-ready materials, including product imagery
* Communicate daily with suppliers to secure pricing, lead times, MOQs, and quality standards
* Build strong, trusted supplier relationships that support margin and growth targets
Turning Data into Commercial Decisions
* Analyse sales performance across sell-through, profitability, category mix, and SKU counts
* Spot opportunities to optimise the range and avoid overstock or missed demand
* Collaborate with merchandising on forecasting and replenishment planning
* Manage clearance and discontinued lines, preparing costings and photography for the sales team
Market Insight & Commercial Support
* Create polished PowerPoint presentations covering trends, promotions, and trade fair insights
* Support trade fairs with samples, pricing, and organisation
* Prepare samples and presentations for customer meetings, both internal and external
* Track competitors and wider market trends to keep the range sharp and relevant
The ideal candidate:
* Experience in buying or merchandising
* Strong knowledge of critical path management
* A naturally analytical mindset with a love of product, trends, and data
* Confident communicator with proven supplier management skills
* Comfortable working with Excel, PLM systems, and project tools
* Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive
* Enthusiastic, hands-on, and keen to grow in a commercial product role
Benefits:
Real involvement in product creation
Exposure to international suppliers
A collaborative, supportive team environment
Fast-paced, varied workload with visible impact
Early finish on Fridays
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8am–5pm
Friday: 8am–4pm
Salary: £30,000–£32,000