Purchasing and Product Administrator

About Us:

We are an innovative and rapidly expanding wholesaler of interior and garden furniture, offering design-forward products and forging solid relationships with customers & international partners. Our office environment provides a warm and collaborative atmosphere—an ideal place for recent graduates eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a progressive team.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our office-based team.  This unique role is a springboard into the field of contemporary furniture design, production and development as the support assistant to our buying team.  The position incorporates the maintenance of our digital product catalogue, researching market trends and developing new products, collaborating with partners both in the UK and Vietnam, alongside the coordination of our international freight logistics.  You will use spreadsheets extensively to create price lists, presentations, and production tracking documents while working closely with freight forwarders and our Vietnam-based team to ensure smooth shipping and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with market research and product development
• Maintain and manage a digital asset library of product and promotional images
• Work closely with photographers, CGI companies, and use AI software to produce compelling product imagery
• Work with our sales team and customers to develop bespoke & own brand products
• Use spreadsheets daily for price lists, production tracking, and presentations
• Coordinate with our Vietnam team to monitor the production process
• Communicate with freight forwarders to manage shipping logistics
• Occasional off-site and on-site meetings, product development, or supplier visits

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Recent graduate-level education
• GCSE Maths at a minimum grade 7 (or equivalent)
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills especially Excel, able to use formulas, pivot tables and data tracking tools.  A meticulous attention to detail
• A great, analytical mind.
• An interest in visual media and its use in promotion and branding
• Collaborative mindset with confident communication skills
• Enthusiastic about learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel if needed

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary starting at £28,000+ (negotiable)
• A clear pathway to learn crucial purchasing, product administration, and market analysis skills
• A supportive, tight-knit team environment where ideas and questions are welcome
• A stunning office setting, perfectly situated near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
• Ideal for graduates looking to jump start their career in a rapidly growing company

If you’re eager to kick off your career in a supportive, growth-focused setting, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re a great match for this position.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site free parking

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Due to our collaborative working style, this position is office based and requires the successful candidate to reliably commute/relocate: Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2EJ:

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location:

• In person