Assistant Buyer (Interiors, Toys & Gifts)
Assistant Buyer (Interiors, Toys \& Gifts)
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Buying \-Clothing, Interiors, Toys \& Gifts
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Huddersfield (Head Office)
Mamas \& Papas (Head Office)
Colne Bridge Road,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire
HD5 0RH
Overview
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.
- 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
Benefits
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 ma
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