Buying Assistant

Michael Page Business Support; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Buying Assistant to provide comprehensive administration support to the Buying Team. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in administration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This position offers a great opportunity within a rapidly growing retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration support, preferably in a retail environment.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to the Buying Team.
• Contact suppliers and update team on lead times.
• Manage the customer sample process from start to finish.

Skills

Excellent liaison skills

Customer service skills

Data management

Job description

Client Details

A great opportunity for a Buying Assistant to join a rapidly growing retailer. The business is looking to increase its market share over the next 12 months with growth plans. You will provide full administration to the Buying team, from product set up, rising purchase orders etc.

Description

• To provide a full administration support service to the Buying Team
• Contacting suppliers, Brands etc
• Updating colleagues on lead times on a regular basis
• Manage the customers sample process from start to finish.
• To be fully responsible for ensuring costing sheets are completed, range plans updated, and company samples and orders are tracked in the required time frames.
• To be responsible for all post-sale activity including any administration and follow up work in relation to purchase orders.
• To quickly and accurately turn‑round information, data, and documentation.
• To be an integral part of the Buying team demonstrating excellent liaison and customer service skills to maximise supplier co-operation.
• To raise and issue approved purchase orders.
• To maintain and review on a weekly basis a clear and accurate purchase order book.

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