Buying Administrator
British Heart Foundation, Coppenhall, Cheshire East
Buying Administrator
£24000-£26000
British Heart Foundation, Coppenhall, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 12 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 2ddd5aa9009d4294ac8b47ba6c017ff2
Location ref: Coppenhall, Cheshire East
Full Job Description
- Do you thrive on organisation, love keeping things running smoothly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced commercial environment? We're looking for a Buying Administrator to join our Buying team and play a key role in bringing great products to our customers across the British Heart Foundation. As Buying Administrator, you'll provide essential support throughout the product journey, from selection and ordering through to launch and trade, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration for the Buying team. You'll maintain accurate product information, coordinate samples, support supplier communications, and help keep critical deadlines on track. This role will work closely with Buyers, suppliers, and colleagues across Merchandising, Online Trading and Retail, helping to ensure our product ranges are delivered efficiently and effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career within a commercial buying environment., Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. We support responsible use of AI to help shape your application. By applying for a role at BHF, you confirm that your application is authentic and reflects your own skills and experience, to ensure everyone is assessed fairly. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please Contact us.
We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and detail-focused, with a natural ability to manage multiple priorities. You may already have experience in a retail head office environment or bring strong administrative experience from another fast-paced commercial setting. An interest in buying, products and retail is key. To succeed in the role, you'll bring: + Excellent organisational skills. + Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. + Good commercial awareness and curiosity about products and retail trends. + Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to quickly learn new systems. + Strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and stakeholders at all levels. + A proactive mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and ways of working. + The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet competing deadlines. Working arrangements This role is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our Northampton office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. The role also includes occasional travel within the UK to support supplier and business requirements.
Belonging at BHF BHF values the diversity of our communities and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. By fostering a culture of inclusion, we believe we are better equipped to achieve our mission of helping people have a healthier heart for longer. To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
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