Buying Assistant / Business Administration Apprentice

Blocc Interiors is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buying Assistant Apprentice to support our procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier coordination, and project support within a fast-paced, design-led interiors business.

Working closely with the buying, sales, and operations teams, you will play a key role in sourcing and ordering a wide range of interior products, including fabrics, cushions, and furnishings, ensuring materials are delivered accurately and on time for projects. This is a highly administrative role, ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, accuracy, and working with data, with an interest in interiors.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Order Management
• Assist in raising and processing purchase orders accurately
• Support the buying team in sourcing interior products, including fabrics, cushions, and soft furnishings
• Obtain supplier quotes, lead times, and product details for a range of materials
• Ensure all order details are correct, including pricing, quantities, and specifications
• Track orders and update internal systems with accurate information
• Monitor delivery schedules and flag any delays or issues

Supplier Coordination

• Liaise with suppliers to obtain product information, samples, and availability
• Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers
• Follow up on outstanding orders and resolve queries promptly
• Support maintaining up-to-date supplier records

Administrative Support

 

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, files, and documentation
• Ensure all data is correctly stored and kept up to date in shared systems
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and document preparation
• Support inventory tracking and stock control where required

Project & Team Support

 

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing aligns with project timelines
• Assist in coordinating deliveries of fabrics, furnishings, and materials to site
• Support the team with ad hoc administrative and coordination tasks

What You’ll Gain

 

• Hands-on experience in buying and procurement within an interiors business
• Exposure to sourcing fabrics, furnishings, and materials for live projects
• Ongoing training and support through your apprenticeship programme
• Development of key administrative, commercial, and organisational skills
• Opportunity for progression within the business

Closing Statement

If you are looking to start your career in a fast-paced interiors business where you can develop practical skills in buying and procurement, we would love to hear from you.