Assistant Buyer

We’re Hiring: Assistant Buyer Location: Onsite at Manchester HQ Full-time | Competitive Salary Perks Join one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK and be part of something extraordinary. With exponential year-on-year growth, a loyal and rapidly expanding customer base, and a product range that’s turning heads across the UK, we’re on a mission to make style, quality and value accessible for every home. We’re now looking for a highly organised Buying Assistant to support our Buying Team in delivering commercially successful ranges that inspire and engage our customers. As a Buying Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the end-to-end buying process – from critical path management and sample approval through to product launches and campaign planning. You’ll work closely with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are met and ranges are brought to market on time. This is a great opportunity for someone with Buying Admin experience to step up, expand their skills, and grow within a fast-paced, creative retail environment. ️ What You’ll Be Doing: Critical Path Management – taking full responsibility for depts CP. Sample Management – making sure all samples are organised and approved on time Responsible for approval of pre shipment inspections Creation and management of label artwork Assisting Buyer in range building and development- including attending comp shops and online comp shopping Oversee and sign off the sample process – lab dips/strike offs, red seals and gold seals Strong understanding of our target consumer, competitors and marketplace platforms Liaise with far east factories to ensure that deadlines are met Ensure we are achieving set launch dates Assist with the development of product ranges across our brands, contributing new ideas that are relevant for each brands target market Consistently keep up to date with new trends, colours and fabrics Carrying out in-store and online competitor analysis and SWOT reports to assist Buyer in buys Communicating with the Ecommerce team to help support Campaigns and Photo Shoots Organizing and giving inspiration/ guidance to studio for photography styling per range. What You’ll Bring: Minimum 2 years’ experience in Buying Administration within a Head Office environment. Wide market awareness across Home Value Retailers in the market Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Solid commercial awareness with strong understanding of target consumer and competitors. Proficiency in Excel and strong overall IT skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Understanding of supply chains and product development timelines. Creative flair and an eye for trends, colour, and product. Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow. Why Join Us? A creative and collaborative environment. Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Sound Like You? At OHS, you won’t just join a team — you’ll be part of a fast-moving retail success story. If you’re ambitious, collaborative, and excited by scale, apply today and help shape the future of home shopping in the UK. Apply now!

Location: Manchester, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/18/2025