Buying Assistant

Michael Page; Hoyland Common; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement team in the UK is looking for an administrator to provide comprehensive support for the Buying Team. The role involves communicating with suppliers, managing sample processes, and ensuring accurate tracking of purchase orders. Candidates should have administration experience and excellent communication skills. Benefits include free parking and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Free Parking

Close to transport links

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in administration roles is essential.
• Strong communication skills are a must.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administration support to the Buying Team.
• Contact suppliers and manage sample processes effectively.
• Ensure all purchase orders are raised and tracked correctly.

Skills

Administration experience

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn and grow

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Be fully responsible for ensuring costing sheets are completed, range plans updated, and company samples and orders are tracked in the required time frames
• Be responsible for all post-sale activity including any administration and follow up work in relation to purchase orders
• Quickly and accurately turn-round information, data, and documentation
• Be an integral part of the Buying team demonstrating excellent liaison and customer service skills to maximise supplier co-operation
• Raise and issue approved purchase orders
• Maintain and review on a weekly basis a clear and accurate purchase order book

Profile

• Administration experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business

Job Offer / Benefits

• Free Parking
• Close to transport links
• Flexible working hours