Buying Admin Specialist - Flexible Hours & WFH Options

DCK Group; Billericay; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

WFH opportunities

Flexible work hours

Early Friday finish

Free parking

Agile working

Job summary

DCK Group in Billericay, Essex is seeking a Buying Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide accurate admin support to the Buying teams, manage supplier communications, raise POs, update Mercatus, and help build data reports to support efficient buying processes.

The role requires good IT skills with MS Office, strong numerical ability and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. A proactive mindset and willingness to learn are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Good working ability with relevant IT systems (Microsoft Office).
• Competent numerical skills that support trading decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier correspondence including ticket files, labelling details, and deadlines.
• Raise validated POs from Range Plan and send PO sheets to suppliers.
• Authorize amendments to POs on Mercatus and re-issue PO sheets.
• Update event tracking comments weekly with agreed actions on Mercatus.
• Cross reference product and order details and log latest product images.
• Monitor housekeeping reports and adjust Mercatus as needed.
• Collate information on new reactions and top 30s for Buying team; add images to Trade sheets.
• Support DHL enquiries and weekly deliveries to ensure packages are sent/received.
• Assist with sample management including filing after approval.
• Build new data reports to support consistent and efficient ways of working.
• Train new starters and support Buying with system knowledge gaps.

Skills

IT systems

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

DCK Group in Billericay, Essex is seeking a Buying Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide accurate admin support to the Buying teams, manage supplier communications, raise POs, update Mercatus, and help build data reports to support efficient buying processes.

The role requires good IT skills with MS Office, strong numerical ability and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. A proactive mindset and willingness to learn are essential for success.