Jobs at Homebase – Buying Assistant

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity for someone with proven administration and preferably some buying admin experience, the Buying Assistant will play a key role in the support of a busy, fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Buyer within one of the brands key categories to provide support in all aspects of the buying process, including; gathering product information from suppliers, uploading this onto internal database, sample management, through to quality assurance. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, written & verbal, with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders, approaching task-oriented solutions with a logical and efficient attitude. Highly organized, a head for figures and sound MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Resolving customer queries and concerns are addressed by working in unison with Customer Services & suppliers, documenting throughout the process.
• Gathering product information from suppliers and inputting them into the system
• Utilizing strong communication and relationship building skills, ensuring efficient support is provided to the buying team and strategy goals are met.
• Providing administrative support in all aspects of the buying process, to include supplier & stakeholder liaison, sample management & quality assurance.
• Support the Buyer in Critical Path management

Job Requirements:

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel) to an intermediate level
• Commercially aware
• Highly numerate
• Strong communicating and relationship building skills
• Great organization and time management skills

Qualification & Experience:

• Previous buying/marketing administration experience, or relevant

Job Details:

Company: Homebase

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Leeds, England, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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