Your Opportunity
Are you a book expert? Do you love books? Join our team at EBSCO GOBI in Didcot, Oxfordshire, as we are seeking a Book Series Buyer. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing of series titles for leading global academic institutions and other educational establishments. Working in a dynamic purchasing environment, you will collaborate with publishers, distributors, and internal teams to maintain accurate series records and fulfill customer orders.
What You'll Do
* Establish and maintain print standing orders with publishers and distributors.
* Purchase series titles upon publication, particularly where standing orders are not possible.
* Research, set up, and maintain series records in our database.
* Manage the end-to-end process of buying series titles, including receiving and profiling books.
* Liaise with colleagues across various teams to ensure smooth processing of orders and updates.
* Chase open purchase orders and update systems as required.
About You
Essential:
* Experience in a library, book selling or publishing environment.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a logical, methodical manner.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with acquisition or purchasing.
* Knowledge of one or more European languages (German, French, Spanish, or Italian).
* Familiarity with bibliographic data and cataloguing.
Pay Range
GBP £1.00 - GBP £1.00 /Yr
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