Buying Administrator (12 month FTC)

Description

TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

Job Summary

To provide high quality and efficient administrative support to the Buying Team including PO writing, Flow of goods, Vendor meetings and support, create and run department reports, sample coordination and any other ad hoc duties.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase orders:Create, review and transmit purchase orders (POs) in an accurate and timely mannerTrack all POs for status & visibility, managing POs throughout the supply chain and updating / partnering with Buyers / Merchandising regularly - updating systems where necessaryPartner with your department analyst to ensure department priorities are metWorking closely with the operational teams to ensure purchase order amendments are closely managed from start to finishEnsuring all amendments (Dates changes, Class / Cat, Cost and Retail) are actioned and updating Buying and Merch teamsProactively cross checking R1 V R2 Retail changesOwning visibility of PO flow and assist with necessary extensions and/or cancellations - keeping buying team updatedActioning documentation for Retail & Cost amendment forms and obtain the required approvalsLogistics vendor supportTo build strong relationship with all contacts in the business for the BA role (VMF, Logistics, BWS, Finance, IT, Merchandising, Marketing)Buyer support:Manage new vendor set up, collating all vendor details, and send necessary manuals to vendorLog Buyers weekly itineraries and assist Buyers in preparing for their market week on a Monday, this will include running and manipulating the on order and sales reports to the buyers needsCoordinate, prepare and anticipate all necessary needs / information (pre and post) for internal and vendor meetings, including room bookings, reporting, trend reports / mood boardsProcess internal invoices on OracleDeliver special projects as assigned or directed throughout the week based on Buyer's needsAttend vendor visits alongside buyers to build and maintain vendor relationships, developing a strong understanding of the buyers rolePartner with Buyers and Merchandising on visits to our stores / comp shops to stay in tune with direction of the department and deliver insight/findings to buyers partnering with business partnerSample coordination:General office maintenance, ensuring department is kept tidy by coordinating all samples are controlled in an effective and timely mannerOwning department sample area, recycling the space as new samples come through by managing the samples 'out' process for department (Charity / Sample sale / Back to vendor)Arrange samples for marketing, Ensuring Marketing samples are tracked in and outLiaise with vendors to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of samplesTracking receipt of samples, location and maintain sample logAssist in sample sales when necessaryStrategy/Style out preparationPartner with BMA for smooth operation from start to finishRequest samples from vendors, ensure samples are received, tracked and returned in a timely mannerPartner with AA on department to collate information and print reporting for strategy packs and presentationsResponsible for set up and pack down of samplesArranging tables, grids, rails and any ad-hoc requests from buyersBuying Operations SupportChampion the team across the business / Be an ambassador for your team and encourage upskilling across the teamCross functional support - be able to support other teamsTrain and upskill new starters to the required standard to maintain the level of service required by Buying OperationsBe flexible to change GMs within Buying Operations to fulfil business needs/personal developmentKey Skills, Knowledge & Experience

EssentialEducated to a minimum of GCSE standardAble to self-manage daily tasks with a number of constantly changing priorities and multitask in a high volume and fast paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanourProven PowerPoint, word, Excel experienceA genuine interest in retailIndependent, able to work effectively without close supervisionCommitted, reliable with Excellent attention to detailExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to form and maintain relationships with people on all levelsProactive, efficient and able to work to deadlinesCore BehavioursActs with IntegrityUnderstands their role and its impact on their business areaUnderstands the impact of own actions and behaviours on colleaguesCalm under pressureDemonstrates a "can-do" attitudeGood Team Player You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to. Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address:

73 Clarendon Road

Location:

EUR Home Office Watford GB

Ad ID: 5418172199