Job Description

Job Introduction

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Buying and Booking Administrator to join our Buying Department.


This role is essential in supporting the wider team, with a particular focus on Health & Beauty. You'll be the main contact for suppliers and play a key part in ensuring stock is delivered into our depot on time. The role involves a mix of administrative tasks, communication with suppliers, and coordination with our warehouse and store teams.


Job Overview
Provide administrative and telephone support to the buying team Book and amend stock in the warehouse system Liaise with suppliers to manage deliveries and queries Set up new products and suppliers on internal systems Raise purchase orders and track shipments Monitor sales, stock levels and product performance Support basic market and competitor research Communicate with warehouse and store teams to resolve stock issues Assist with customer queries related to orders and availability

Minimum Criteria To Apply
Good communication and interpersonal skills Confident and polite telephone manner Strong organisation and time management Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other basic IT systems High attention to detail and accuracy Able to stay calm under pressure Understands the importance of confidentiality Previous experience in a similar role is useful but not essential

Package
23,861.98 per annum Based at our Liverpool Head Office

Employee Benefits

Full-time colleagues receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements. Discounted onsite gym Contributable company pension scheme
10% store discount at all our retail stores
Death in Service Benefit Long service recognition scheme

MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:

Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line Completely confidential services to you. * Low-cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover