Assistant Buyer (Interiors, Toys & Gifts)
2 days ago
Huddersfield
Role Purpose To support the development of innovative, design-led products that reflect the Mamas & Papas brand, managing projects from concept through to production within agreed cost and timeline targets. Role & Responsibilities Manage and maintain the product development critical path, ensuring key milestones are achieved on time and escalating risks where required. • Coordinate development meetings, providing updates, reports and actions to support project delivery., • Manage product samples throughout the development process, ensuring availability for review, photography, showroom and launch activity., • Create detailed product and packaging briefs for Marketing & Creative teams, including POS, instructions and ticketing requirements., • Support the identification of commercial product opportunities and the creation of product briefs aligned to target cost and consumer requirements., • Conduct competitor benchmarking and market analysis to identify trends and opportunities., • Work closely with Technical and Quality teams to ensure all products meet safety, compliance and quality standards., • Manage supplier relationships, supporting the sourcing and onboarding of new suppliers where required., • Maintain accurate product data across business systems., • Product Development & Costing, • Coordinate end-to-end sample development, reviewing products against specifications and documenting feedback for suppliers., • Maintain sample archives and approval records throughout the development lifecycle., • Manage development costings, supplier quotations, MOQ information and lead times to support commercial decision-making., • Liaise with suppliers and overseas teams to ensure timely communication and resolution of development issues. Knowledge, Skills & Experience • Highly organised and methodical with acute attention to detail., • A passion for product, keen understanding of brand identity and customer-first mindset., • Strong numerical foundation with an understanding of retail margins, product cost breakdown, and volume considerations., • Keen eye for detail and creative ability., • Degree or equivalent in Design/Creative/Retail, • Min 1–2 years of experience within a product development or buying We're a business that cares. Here's just some of our benefits on offer; • 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service., • Buy & Sell holiday schemes, • Company Bonus Schemes, • Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment., • Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online, • Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub, • Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances, • Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave), • Supportive Foster Care & Carers Leave offering, • Support for Loss and Bereavement, • A Menopause Friendly Employer, • Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes, • At Mamas & Papas, we're a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that's sustainable – one that's full of opportunity and hope. ..Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too. We also operate at Head Office: • Hybrid flexi office working with 2 days working from home, • Flexi-time schemes based around core working hours whether in the office, or working from home, • Plus, free car parking, Prayer & Contemplation room, subsidised canteen, free tea & coffee, Games & TV rooms & much more. (NB*: All benefits subject to individual schemes criteria & terms) Mamas & Papas (Head Office) Colne Bridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 0RH JBRP1_UKTJ