Purchasing Officer

Role overview

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to support the end-to-end buying process, including vendor discussions and day-to-day purchasing coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Collect quotations from suppliers and manufacturers, then compare offers to help secure the most competitive pricing.
• Assist with combining and handling purchase orders so operational workflows remain smooth and efficient.
• Work closely with the sourcing team and shipping department to help ensure products arrive on time.
• Check incoming deliveries against issued purchase orders and follow up with vendors to fix any mismatches.
• Assess and shortlist vendors through a structured evaluation process that considers both pricing and product quality.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain better commercial terms and pricing.
• Monitor market developments and purchasing patterns through ongoing research to support informed buying decisions.

Required skills and qualities

• Comfort using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work with urgency and manage several tasks at once.
• Strong coordination ability across teams, with good time management and prioritisation.
• Clear interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills for working with stakeholders and internal teams.
• Careful, detail-focused working style.
• Positive attitude, integrity, and a collaborative mindset.
• Availability that aligns with the needs of the role is preferred.
• Outgoing personality, lively presentation, and interest in fashion are advantageous.

About the role

This position sits within the purchasing function and is suited to someone who enjoys vendor communication, price comparison, coordination across departments, and working in a fashion-focused business environment.

Additional notes

A strong interest in fashion and an awareness of the fashion industry are desirable for this role.