Buying Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a Buying Assistant to work in Barnsley, United Kingdom. This role requires providing comprehensive administration support to the Buying Team, including contacting suppliers, managing samples, and updating purchase orders. Ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills and strong organizational abilities. The organization is committed to growth and offers a great opportunity for professional development within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills to maximize supplier cooperation.
• Ability to manage the sample process from start to finish.
• Strong organizational skills for managing purchase orders accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administration support to the Buying Team.
• Contact suppliers and brands for necessary information.
• Update colleagues on lead times on a regular basis.
• Raise and issue approved purchase orders.
• Maintain and review a clear and accurate purchase order book.

Job description

• To provide a full administration support service to the Buying Team
• Contacting suppliers, Brands etc

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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