Job Description:

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