Buying Admin Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity to join our client based in Reading as a Buying Admin Assistant and contribute to the growth and success of a highly dynamic online retail company - the UK's largest online garden specialist! If a career in buying/purchasing is what you're looking for, this position is an ideal first step onto the buying pathway.

We are looking for a good all-rounder to;

• Raise & send purchase orders
• Liaise with the UK supplier base, daily
• Check delivery notes from our warehouse
• Manage invoice queries from suppliers
• Contact suppliers about issues or new ranges
• Online page checking
• Liaise with our in-house Customer Services team
• Assist buyers on any new ranges/products documentation
• Market research reports (understanding the competition)

These are just some of the tasks of the day job and a keen eye for detail and using your initiative is a must. You will be the face of the team to the suppliers for day to day contact.

Multitasking will be a key strength with a diverse range of tasks being set across stock ordering. Timely delivery of tasks will be vital in ensuring key dates are adhered to. A cool head and the ability to cope with multi-tasking and to just get on and do it is also essential, as is maintaining a good sense of humour.

Necessary:

• Good knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
• Strong communication skills
• Good phone manner
• Must be computer literate
• Be able to demonstrate accurate writing skills with a methodical approach
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team (the job is yours to own)