Buying Assistant
2 days ago
**Homebase is GROWING**
**Despite all of the challenges of the last 12 months our teams have excelled, and we've seen more change and development in the past few months than we have in our entire history So much so that we're expanding and are recruiting across multipledepartments. Of course, we're bias so we would say this: but there has never been a better time to join our team**
Our commercial team are seeking a **Buying Assistant.** This is one of our busiest and most successful categories so on this occasion we're looking for someone with previous experience within a buying assistant (or simmilar) role who is lookingto build upon their experience.
**Working hours**: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
**Location**:Milton Keynes, however we operate a flexible policy which means that you decide what works best for you If that means working from home, then work from home. If you prefer to work in an office then you're welcome to work fromthe office. **For this particular role we ask that you be available to visit our Milton Keynes, Store Support Centre for 2 days per week - this may increase to 3/4 days per week for short periods on the run up to our peak season.**
**The role**
**What will I be doing?**
- Providing administrative support in all aspects of the buying process, to include supplier & stakeholder liaison, sample management & quality assurance.
- Gathering product information from suppliers and inputting them into the system
- Utilising strong communication and relationship building skills, ensuring efficient support is provided to the buying team and strategy goals are met.
- Resolving customer queries and concerns are addressed by working in unison with Customer Services & suppliers, documenting throughout the process
- Support the Buyer in Critical Path management
**What I need to be successful**:
- Previous buying/marketing administration experience, or relevant
- Ability to utilise Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel) to an intermediate level
- Commercially aware
- Highly numerate
- Great organisation and time management skills
- Strong communicating and relationship building skills
**Benefits**
When joining us you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- 24 days annual leave
- Store discounts up to 20%
- Company Pension & Life Assurance
- Access to our employee assistance helpline
And many more additional benefits, discounts and offers
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