Buying Support

**Buying Support**

**Part Time 20 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday**

**Occasional Weekends**

We are looking for a Buying Support to join the Team here at British Garden Centres this is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced department this role is crucial to the success of the business.

Key focus is to support the buying team with a variety of commercial tasks. Quickly and accurately turning around information, data, and documentation.

Driving License is essential.

Occasional weekend work and overnight business trips.

**Key responsibilities**

Process purchase orders with accuracy in line with category budgets. Ensuring all overdue orders are chased weekly.

Set up and maintain accurate product and range information on the system in line with category deadlines.

Support the execution of the category pricing and promotions, including creating point of sale.

Preparing category reports and maintaining planning documents to provide insights into trends, risks, and opportunities for growth weekly.

Support in executing the critical path on any range or new centre launches.

Collate supplier information and contracts to support buying activity, thereby providing a first point of contact for suppliers.

Support in authorising invoices to pass for payments, liaising with suppliers and the finance team to ensure this is dealt with in an efficient and timely manner.

Assist in the development of market intelligence affecting trade and translate into business insights. Complete competitor visits when necessary.

Any additional ad hoc administrative duties as required to provide full support to the buying team.

**Skills**

Excellent PC skills including intermediate Excel.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.

Remain calm under pressure and be adaptable.

Garden Centre experience preferable.

**How to apply**:
Please send your CV to:
**Jo Little, Hiring Manager.**

**Applications close -Thursday 25th May 2023**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/05/2023