In the role of Purchasing Assistant at River Island it is expected to work to changing and challenging schedules and deadlines, using great organisational skills to excel within this high pressured environment in support of the project managers and assistants. Responsibilities range from sourcing suppliers and materials for the growing chain of stores, Liaising with suppliers is an important part of this role, where by it is required to negotiate competitive rates and arrange costing for materials using confidence to control budgets and make executive decisions.
This experience has provided transferable skills within buying and purchasing including building strong relationships with contractors, exemplary attention to detail and the initiative to take on senior responsibilities.
Prior to my career in retail I worked in coordinating and buying roles within the film industry for 2 years whereby you jump from project to project which can be incredibly unpredictable. Due to the nature of film and its ever-changing schedule I’m able to be flexible and have the ability to take on any situation that presents itself.
Having thoroughly enjoyed working in various different roles throughout the last few years, I’m now looking to progress and establish myself a more senior role. I am an adaptable, highly organised and detail-orientated professional with comprehensive procurement and coordinating knowledge.
Work history
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Purchasing AssistantRiver Island Clothing
London, United KingdomFull Time
Responsibilities range from sourcing suppliers and materials for the growing chain of stores and the constant refurbishment and upgrade of existing stores for the shop fit department. As well as procurement support for the various different design teams throughout the company.
Key Accomplishments:
• Interpreting design criteria
• Exploring and researching solutions to meet the desired concept design aspirations
• Working to challenging programs as well as budgetary constraints
• Building excellent relationships with the supply base and using best negotiation skills
• Competently and accurately raising, getting authorised and sending orders
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Costume AssistantHasbro
- Iver, Iver Heath, United KingdomFull Time
Responsible for assisting to each member of the costume department within a variety of tasks, from petty cash buying to admin and coordinating as well as liaising with other departments.
Key Accomplishments:
• Taking leadership of costume fittings, which involved delegating tasks to other personal assistants ensuring that the fittings ran smoothly and efficiently within tight time constraints.
• Coordinating the dressing of the 200 extras for demanding shoot days
• Buying materials/supplies for hectic shoot schedule
• Assisting directly to Costume Designer
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Skills
- Excellent Organisation
- Administraion
- Buying
- Adobe Indesign/illustrator/photoshop
- Microsoft Word/excel/powerpoint/office
- Customer Service
- Coordinating
- Advanced Sewing
- Fashion Design
- Purchasing
Education
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Fashion DesignSouthampton Solent University
- Southampton, United Kingdom