Buying Assistant in Barnsley

Buying Assistant
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent – onsite

Are you an organised, detail-driven administrator looking to develop your career within Buying?

Elevation Recruitment are recruiting a Buying Assistant to join a well-established and fast-growing wholesale business based in Barnsley, offering an exciting and continually expanding product range. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a busy Buying team, providing essential administrative support and working closely with suppliers and colleagues across multiple departments.

You'll need to be proactive, highly organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change and deadlines matter. If you have excellent Excel skills, a keen eye for detail and a can-do attitude, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Sending, receiving and organising product samples from suppliers.
• Providing general administrative support to the Buying team, including data entry, word processing and filing.
• Preparing and sending purchase orders (POs) to suppliers.
• Liaising with the Quality team to ensure all necessary product documentation is requested and received.
• Producing and maintaining critical path reports to support the Buying team.
• Coordinating and distributing product samples across different departments.
• Building product knowledge across a varied and exciting range of merchandise.
• Supporting the wider Buying function to ensure processes run smoothly and deadlines are achieved.

I am looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and keen to make a difference. Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a Buying, Buying Administration or Buying Support role would be advantageous.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel – essential.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive approach, using your own initiative and bringing a positive can-do attitude.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a Buying function.
• A collaborative team environment where your contribution really matters.

If you're an organised administrator with strong Excel skills and an interest in developing your career within Buying, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting Barnsley-based opportunity!