Buyers Admin Assistant

  • Studio Retail Ltd
  • Accrington, Lancashire
  • Sep 21, 2022
Full time Administration

Job Description

Buyers Administration Assistant

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
North West
Salary - Competitive + Benefits
Permanent and 12month Placement Opportunities Available
About us
Studio Retail Ltd are now part of Fraser's Group who boast an impressive portfolio of iconic brands such as Jack Wills, House of Fraser, FLANNELS, GAME and to name but a few.
As one of the UK's largest online value retailers, we offer our 1.9 million customers over 60,000 different products across clothing & footwear / gifts and electric and homeware.
Our Buying team are looking for creative and passionate individuals looking to kick-start their career in the retail and fashion world!
About the Opportunity
As a Buying Administration Assistant, you will support our Buyer's across most aspects of the product life-cycle and get full exposure to processes across supplier and sample management, critical path management and competitor research.
Day to day responsibilities will include:
Managing samples from suppliers to our own studio.
Providing end to end administrative support throughout The buying process.
Work effectively with internal colleagues and external suppliers to meet the critical path deadlines.
Raising purchase orders (PO's) and excel-based work/data entry.
Who are we looking for?
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and innovative individual who is keen to start a retail buying career in a forward-thinking business enjoying a significant transformation.
As Buying Administration Assistant you will have:
A background in either administration, purchasing, or product/buying.
Effective communicator across all levels
Ability to organise time and workload
Experience of working with 3rd parties (suppliers or couriers)
Ability to understand different sets of data.
Experience of following and adhering to set processes and procedures
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record in multi-tasking
If you're , , , and customer focussed we'd love to hear from you!
Why Studio Retail?
Studio Retail employ over 1500 colleagues, many of whom have seen their careers grow with us. Our colleagues say they work here because of the opportunities to develop their career and of course, our people and customers!!
In addition to a competitive salary, Studio Retail offer a benefits package, as follows:
24 Days Annual Leave per year + Bank Holidays
'Birthday' off - so you can really celebrate your special day!
Staff Discount for both Studio product and a selection of Fraser brands
Free car parking on all sites with electric charging points too.
Self-Contributory pension with Legal & General (entry level 4.5% / enhanced 6%)
Life Assurance - 2 x Annual Salary and if you're on the enhanced level it will increase to 3 x Annual Salary
Brand new renovated offices
'Free Bean' coffee machine for all your brews!
Subsidised canteen for Breakfast/Lunch and snacks
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