Warning
This job advert has expired and applications have closed.
Buying and Booking Administrator
| Posting date: | 11 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,166 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L11 0JA |
| Company: | Home Bargains |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HO/AD/BBA/0924/MD |
Summary
We are looking for a Buying and Booking Administrator to become a key point of contact for our suppliers, ensuring stock arrives at our depot on time. You will play a crucial role in supporting our Buying department, working closely with our Health & Beauty Buyer, and providing top-tier administrative support.
Package- £23,166 per annum
- Based on site at our Liverpool Head Office
- 28 days paid holiday per annum, rising to 33 days upon 5 years’ service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Contributable Company pension scheme
Employee benefits:
- MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
- Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
- Free Financial Advice
- Bank your savings into an ISA
- 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health plans
- Onsite heavily subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
- Onsite canteen
- 10% store discount
- Access to social and sporting events
- Free car parking
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
- Long Service recognition scheme
- Managing administrative duties and providing telephone support to the Buying function
- Ensuring goods are accurately booked into our warehouse system
- Answering supplier and customer calls promptly, politely, and efficiently
- Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and stock availability
- Setting up new products and suppliers within our systems
- Generating and processing orders
- Monitoring sales and shipment trends to inform future decisions
- Assisting with competitor and market analysis under the guidance of a Buyer
- Communicating effectively with the Goods-in department and warehouse team to resolve stock queries
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, but not essential.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- A solid understanding of customer service principles
- The ability to manage and prioritise tasks efficiently
- Proficiency with basic computer software, including MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks