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Hobby Lobby Stores

Buyer Administrative Assistant

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A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.

$44,824 / year median in Oklahoma

-8% projected decline

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Company:
Hobby Lobby Stores Location:
Oklahoma City, OK Career Level:
Entry Level Industries:
Retail, Wholesale, Apparel Description Hobby Lobby is the largest privately-owned arts-and-crafts retailer in the world. We believe people are our greatest asset and provide approximately 50,000 employees a culture of family in the work environment! We have over 1,000 stores in 48 states that offer over 80,000 items to our customers. These stores are supported by the over 12 million square feet of office, manufacturing and distribution campus located in Oklahoma City. Description Full-time Hobby Lobby Buyer Administrative Assistants enjoy: Starting wage of $20.15 an hour Monday through Friday work week In-Office hours of 8-5 every day As a growing company, this position offers room for growth. Buyers Assistants collaborates with other admins, buyers and vendors to procure the desired product selection to meet the needs of Hobby Lobby's customers. Responsibilities Place and process purchase orders Communicate with international and domestic vendors Communicate with other departments Track domestic and international shipments Review and proof product packaging Generate reports Provide scheduling assistance Process documentation Labeling and maintaining merchandise samples Vet incoming calls for buyers Execute other administrative duties Requirements Love working in a fast-paced environment A master multi-tasker with an upbeat attitude Possess a genuine desire to meet the needs of others, being empathetic and patient Can follow established filing methods, such as content, purpose, user criteria, chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order for physical and electronic filing Actively listen and respond to needs quickly, using problem-solving skills Understand the importance of deadlines but can pivot quickly Microsoft Office experience with the following programs: Microsoft Excel abilities matching the description found at the Excel Website Microsoft Word experience mirroring the description at the Word Website Microsoft Outlook skillset in keeping with the description at the Outlook Website Able to use office equipment such as printer/copier/scanning machines and multi-line phones Math Skills Understand the basic math functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Must have an accurate and minimum data entry speed of 17 words per minute Clearly expresses thoughts in written and spoken form. Education & Experience Combination of 2 + years' work experience or education in related field
Benefits:
Competitive Wages Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plan 401(k) Program with company match Paid Vacation Sick / Personal Pay (SPP) Employee Discount Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Flexible Spending Plan Holiday Pay Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus Chaplain Services on campus Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call (800) 200-1494.