We have a fantastic oppportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation as a Junior/Assistant Buyer/Negotiator to be successful in this role you will be numerate, have excellent attention to detail and be confident calculating margins, currency conversions and all other costs associated with buying and transporting goods. 

This role may offer the opportunity to travel to China, twice per year. 

Responsibilities of Job

• Preparing, checking and raising detailed purchase orders and documentation within the required time frames
• Processing and filing invoices for approval
• Checking customer samples
• Organising and managing an email communication and tracking system
• General buying administration and filing
• Maintain accuracy of all documentation
• Ad-hoc tasks as required.

PersonSpecification

• Highly motivated, with a positive flexible approach and outlook
• Highly numerate, a lot of this role will require mathematical calculations
• Ideally, you will have experience in currency conversion, preferably US Dollars to GBP
• Ability to work under pressure both individually and as part of a team
• Highly organised, methodical with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels
• Thrives in a fast moving environment and enjoys new challenges
• Possess excellent PC skills – proficiency in Excel and Outlook are essential
• Previous office administration experience preferred