Purchasing Administrator

We are delighted to be supporting our prestigious client who are market leaders in the interior design sector. They are looking to stay ahead of the curve with a creative and streamlined online experience.

We are looking for a Buying Administrator to join our fast-paced Buying team. You will work alongside the buyers and merchandisers focusing on key product areas. This is a very exciting full-time opportunity to join our busy Buying Department.

Responsibilities:

• Clear knowledge of the Brand & its customers.
• Setting up new products & working with suppliers to ensure all product information is accurate and up to date.
• Organising product cycle from selection to publication online or in the catalogue.
• Booking in samples with the sample co-ordinator.
• Organising post showroom visit for the buying team, chasing supplier quotes & imagery.
• Updating & organising product ranges throughout the season.
• Creating project sheets for new items selected.
• Uploading items onto the system.
• Checking website & catalogue to ensure products have the correct information and are categorised correctly.
• Building good working relationship with suppliers.
• Requesting & evaluating digital copies of self-build product instructions and care guides.
• Briefing packaging specifications to suppliers.
• Evaluating packaging from suppliers.
• Organising & updating on-line systems and folders.
• Supporting the buyers' meetings with all administrative duties.
• Proof reading labels & branding.
• Working with our customer services team to help with product queries.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a head office buying environment.
• Positive & approachable with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible & enthusiastic with a real love of interiors.
• Confident & able to build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Ideally some work experience in an office.
• Good working knowledge of Excel & Word.
• A degree would be ideal but not essential.
• Open minded approach to working.
• Excited by product.
• Organised & self-motivated.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure & to deadlines.
• Awareness of current market & competitors.