At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in sample management and support the buying department with administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a rural setting, perfect for gaining experience.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for students seeking part-time work or recent graduates looking to start their career.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a buying department while working with suppliers.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and basic Excel knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
Our client is looking for a 7-8 month maternity cover position working as an administrative assistant in the buying department, available from April. This role is based in the office in Chalgrove and reports into one of their buyers. The hours are flexible around core hours – i.e. 8-4 to 9-5, 37.5 hours a week.
Core activities include:
- Sample management – packing and unpacking samples, ensuring they are labelled and stored efficiently. (Not heavy lifting but not suitable for anyone with a bad back).
- Working on the Buying Excel sheets, adding information from suppliers and key information for selected lines based on weighing and measuring samples.
- Liaising by email and phone with suppliers to request samples and information.
- Liaising with our warehouse to resolve any stock queries.
Salary pro-rated £23-26,000 pa, depending on experience. You would need to be able to drive here as it’s a fairly rural location.
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position; however, we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities.
Please note: That no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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