Part-Time Buying Administrator
About Us:
Youings Wholesale is a 140 year old wholesale distribution business based in North Devon. We are a dynamic and growing organisation seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buying Administrator to support our procurement and buying team. The successful candidate will assist with purchasing processes, maintain supplier, product and promotion data, and play a key role in generating insightful reports and data analysis to support strategic decision-making and retrospective promotion claims.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide administrative support to the buying/procurement team
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of products, prices, suppliers, and lead times in relevant systems.
* Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
* Collect, analyse data to produce weekly and monthly buying reports (e.g., sales trends, supplier performance, stock levels).
* Identify patterns or anomalies in data that could inform buying decisions or process improvements.
* Provide reports that inform budgeting and forecasting activities with relevant data and insights.
* Collaborate with finance and inventory teams to ensure procurement data aligns across systems.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably in buying, procurement, or supply chain.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and present findings clearly.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas)
* Experience with procurement or ERP systems (e.g., Business Central / Dynamics Nav) is desirable.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
* Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Relevant qualification in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Data Analytics is advantageous.
* Previous experience in Wholesale, retail, manufacturing, or FMCG sectors preferred.
What We Offer:
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Opportunities for development in procurement and data analytics.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,396.80 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person