Purchasing Administration Assistant (all genders)

Company Description

More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year.

Job Description

• Supports designated purchasing managers in their administration workload, e.g. managing projects in the JIRA system, buying price adjustments in internal databases, administrating procurement, RFQ ( request for quote ), data inputs and general communications with the global supplier base
• Maintaining and updating the purchasing database and records (ERP and SAP), ensuring accurate and up-to-date information
• Assisting in resolving any supplier-related issues or discrepancies, such as quality control or invoice discrepancies
• Prepares and executes the sourcing and tendering process (i.e., sourcing, request for information, request for quotation, evaluation of results) in consideration of the defined category & sourcing strategy
• Prepares relevant reporting using company data bases as required including  management reporting on supplier performance indicators, market analysis results, and cost developments
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations in accordance with the recommendations for Line Management
• Undertakes ad hoc tasks as directed by line management and the Purchasing Director

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of experience in administration support - sourcing, buying, and purchasing (ideally in the e-commerce / omni channel retail / consumer goods sector) would be an advantage
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
• Effective communication and negotiation skills combined with interdisciplinary thinking
• Project management experience and capability to successfully work in cross-functional teams
• Very good knowledge of MS Office - especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken (additional foreign language(s) advantageous)

Additional Information

With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 10 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with colleagues in different locations remotely.

Our benefits:
🐾 20% discount in our zooplus shop
📖 Internal and external training
🎈 Team events
#LI-Hybrid✈️ Two extra vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
🩺 Private medical care and life insurance
🍽️ Multicafeteria system including Multisport card

Want to know more? Learn more about who we are and what we do and visit our LinkedIn company profile.

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.