Buyer Assistant

MLB Communications; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

MLB Communications seeks a Buyer Assistant in Jacksonville, FL. This role focuses on supporting the purchasing process by ensuring accuracy in data entry and logistics, while providing superior customer service to vendors and buyers.

The ideal candidate has experience in retail, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position also offers an employee discount and flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail/sales or related experience is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to help.
• Highly organized with keenness to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department files, including purchase orders and supplier lists.
• Create purchase orders and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Proficient in Excel

Resourceful

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are committed to the individualized customer experience while upholding our company culture of inspiring collaboration, productivity, and Fun” in and out of the work space.

We make sure that our clients brand creates trust and builds real relationships. We connect with people and are great listeners, making us experts in customer service, caring about each person we speak with.

Job Description

Our client is looking to hire a Buyer Assistant to join their team. The primary responsibility of a Buyer’s Assistant is to provide the support required to purchase products with a focus on accurate and efficient data entry, on‑time inbound logistics, and superior customer service. This role assists the buying team and ensures accuracy in the ordering process while facilitating communications between vendors and corresponding buyers.

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain department files, including purchase orders, quotes sheets, supplier lists, and other documents.
• Create purchase orders; ensure that purchase orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that retail and values are adequately researched and input in purchase orders.
• Verify product descriptions and update elsewhere as needed.
• Relentless focus on ensuring all supplier invoices are processed timely with minimal past dues.
• Creates Hot Buy slides for weekly purchasing meetings.
• Maintain positive working relationships and effective communication with suppliers, internal departments, stores, and distribution centers.
• Establish and maintain a reputation of credibility and responsiveness; promptly return vendor and store phone calls.
• Ensure timely follow‑up on issues within 24 hours.
• Setup suppliers, items, and modules with maximum accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Respond to all store issues and inquiries promptly.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail/sales or related experience is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, willing to help others, outgoing, and openness to learn.
• Keenness to detail and highly organized.
• Proficient use of Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Resourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask with the broad workload to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven team player, self‑motivated, independent‑thinker.
• Ability to reprioritize tasks and work frequently.

Additional Information

• Employee Discount
• Flexible Schedule