Ultimate Products
Assistant Buyer
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Assistant Buyer
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester (Office-Based)
Join a Business Where Great Products Become Great Brands
The UP Story
Ultimate Products is a branded consumer goods business designing, developing and supplying innovative homeware products to over 300 major retailers across the UK and Europe.
Our portfolio includes more than 3,000 products across 15 well-known brands, including household names such as Salter, Russell Hobbs and Beldray. Our products are stocked by leading retailers including Tesco, B&M and Morrisons, and are trusted for their quality, innovation and on-trend design, backed by over 260 years of combined brand heritage.
With an annual turnover in excess of £165 million, we continue to grow at pace. With ambitious long-term growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the business and build your career within a fast-moving, expanding organisation; a business that’s officially recognised as a Great Place to Work®.
About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Assistant Buyer to join our Buying team in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has buying experience or is looking to take the next step in their Buying career. You'll play a key role in bringing innovative, on-trend products to market by supporting the full product lifecycle, from sourcing and product development through to customer presentations and order management.
Working closely with Buyers, Trading Directors, suppliers and our Far East sourcing teams, you'll gain exposure to international sourcing, product development, customer meetings and supplier negotiations, providing an excellent foundation for a long-term buying career.
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The Opportunity
Buying at Ultimate Products is responsible for bringing innovative, on trend products to market at the right quality and right price, across a wide range of product divisions and brands. Our Buying teams work closely with Brand, Design, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and Sales, as well as our overseas offices and supplier base, to deliver commercially successful ranges for major retailers. Key responsibilities include:
- Support the development and sourcing of new products, working closely with suppliers and Far East sourcing teams.
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and opportunities, while taking ownership of products through the development cycle.
- Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and support supplier performance management.
- Prepare customer quotations, support product presentations, and contribute to range planning and commercial decisions.
- Collaborate with Brand, QA and Compliance teams to manage packaging, artwork and product approvals.
- Attend UK and international trade shows, customer meetings and supplier visits, representing Ultimate Products and showcasing new ranges.
- Support and mentor junior team members while developing the skills and experience needed to progress into a Buyer role.
What We're Looking For
You will ideally have:
- A minimum of 12 months' relevant buying experience, whether in a buying, merchandising, procurement, sourcing or commercial role. (desirable but not essential)
- Strong academics at college or degree in any discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
- Confidence, resilience and a proactive approach.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in consumer products and retail.
- The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.
- A passion for product and a desire to build a long-term career in buying.
- The ability to commute to our Oldham office.
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Why Join Ultimate Products?
This role offers a genuine career pathway into a successful buying career within a growing international business.
What In It For You?
- Comprehensive structured training and a personal development plan.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- International travel opportunities, including supplier visits and trade shows.
- Clear career progression pathway from Assistant Buyer to Senior Buyer and beyond.
- Exposure to major UK and European retailers.
- Opportunity to work with market-leading brands including Salter, Russell Hobbs and Beldray.
- Early 3pm finish every Friday
- Sports teams (Football, Netball, Padel), social events and community initiatives
- Supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're passionate about products, commercially minded and looking to build a long-term career in buying within a fast-growing international business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next generation of products enjoyed by millions of customers across the UK & Europe.
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