Buying Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Birdwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail company in Birdwell is seeking a Buying Assistant to provide full administration support to the Buying team. The role involves managing supplier communications, updating on lead times, and ensuring timely processing of purchase orders. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to grow with the business. Benefits include free parking and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support to a team.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage processes efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support to the Buying Team.
• Contact suppliers and update lead times regularly.
• Manage customer sample processes from start to finish.
• Ensure costing sheets and purchase orders are tracked in time.
• Assist in post-sale activities related to purchase orders.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

• Free Parking ; Close to transport links
• Progression Opportunities

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

Administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn and grow with the business.

What's on Offer

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Flexible working hours



Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant