Our client is looking to hire a Buyer Assistant to join their team. The primary responsibility of a Buyer's Assistant is to provide the support required to purchase products with a focus on accurate and efficient data entry, on-time inbound logistics, and superior customer service. This role assists the buying team and ensures accuracy in the ordering process while facilitating communications between vendors and corresponding buyers.
Maintain department files, including purchase orders, quotes sheets, supplier lists, and other documents.
Create purchase orders; ensure that purchase orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure that retails and values are adequately researched and input in purchase orders.
Verify product descriptions and update elsewhere as needed.
Relentless focus on ensuring all supplier invoices are processed timely with minimal past dues.
Creates Hot Buy slides for weekly purchasing meetings.
Maintain positive working relationships and effective communication with suppliers, internal departments, stores, and distribution centers.
Establish and maintain a reputation of credibility and responsiveness; promptly returns vendor and store phone calls.
Ensure timely follow-up on issues within 24 hours.
Setup suppliers, items, and modules with maximum accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Responds to all store issues and inquiries promptly.