Buying Administrator Support Supervisor

Flo

Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Winners. With variety comes plenty of surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different?

**Job Summary**

Oversees and directs the daily activities of a team of Buyers Administrators through partnership with a group of Merchants (Buyers, Buying Managers, Buying Directors)

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manages a team of up to 12 Buyers Administrators to ensure high quality administrative support is provided to the Buying team
- Discusses administrative needs with Merchants to ensure the appropriate level of support is provided
- Weekly involvement in meetings with individual GM Buying Managers.
- Manages, assesses and prioritises Buyers Administrators workload and shifts work as necessary - Weekly Routines
- Works collaboratively with other Supervisors to ensure timely execution of business/Merchant needs
- Identify up and coming calendar events within the GM
- Maintains high quality standards for accuracy and timeliness of work amongst the Buyers Administrator
- Establishes processes or procedures to streamline activities and comply with guidelines/legislation
- Communicates company initiatives to the team and ensures successful execution.
- Provides training and feedback as necessary to team
- Resolves complex operational issues escalated by Buyers Administrators and Merchants.
- Responsible for writing and conducting performance reviews (involving Merchants as necessary)
- Addresses performance/conduct issues and provides coaching and training where appropriate
- Coordinates inductions for new Buyer Administrators
- Identifies additional training needs/development opportunities for team
- Actively develops high potential Buyers Administrators
- Participates in ongoing company initiatives, projects and systems enhancements that affect Buying

**Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience**
- Experience of supervising teams of individuals
- Proven strong administrative and organisational skills
- PC literate with intermediate computer skills, good data entry and math skills
- Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to an ever-changing and diverse environment
- Able to juggle a number of constantly changing priorities and multitask in a high volume and fast paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional demeanour
- Independent, able to work effectively without close supervision
- Committed and reliable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Task oriented, aware of deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to form and maintain relationships with people on all levels
- Self starter, self motivated, fast learner
- Ability to represent the company in a professional manner

Come and Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritise the important things like competitive salaries, solid benefits and plenty of room to grow in your role. It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.