Job Title: Purchasing Assistant
Role Type: Full Time
Department: Operations
Location: Congleton
Purchasing Assistant
Derek Rose is a family-owned British clothing brand established in 1926. From our manufacturing base in Cheshire we design and produce high-quality sleepwear loungewear and leisurewear that is sold internationally.
We are a stable long-standing business built on quality precision and long-term thinking. We are now looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our Production Team at our Congleton office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone organised detail-focused and reliable who is looking to build a long-term career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
Working closely with the Production Team you will help ensure finished goods and materials are ordered accurately and delivered on time to support our production schedules. This is a hands-on office-based role requiring strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Strong numeracy skills with exceptional accuracy
Excellent attention to detail
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Dynamic team player with a proactive mindset
High levels of drive energy and initiative
Advanced computer skills particularly Microsoft Excel
Key Responsibilities:
Purchase finished goods from a range of suppliers ensuring orders are placed accurately and on time
Proactively chase suppliers to meet critical production deadlines
Coordinate the distribution of fabrics and trims to multiple overseas factories
Monitoring production levels reporting communicating with all suppliers
Use of in-house ERP system to record all production-related data
Manage trim stock levels and support inventory control
Provide general administrative support to the Production Team
Hours of Work
Monday Friday 9.00am 5.00pm
If this sounds like the role for you wed love to hear from you. Come and join an enthusiastic creative and dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation in luxury loungewear.
About Derek RoseDerek Rose is a family business spanning three generations, with 100 years of expertise in creating the finest nightwear, loungewear, leisurewear, resortwear and underwear.Still family-owned today, the brand continues to bring generations of craftsmanship and passion t ... View more