Purchasing Administrator
The role
Clarks stores show customers what the highstreet is all about. But, as with every great show, none of it would be possible without the people working behind the scenes. That’s where you’ll come in. You’ll be the one who keeps the show on the road with all the great work you do. Maintaining distributions lists. Ensuring compliance with PO, GNFR and GDPR policies. Arranging rubbish and money collections – and never confusing the two! And when shops close (or open) for refits or any other essential work, you’ll help make sure everything is in place to help it run like clockwork.
This is an opportunity to play an important part in business strategy. Joining the Central Operations Admin team, you’ll be working cross functionally as part of a team that all our shops look to for day-to-day assistance. You’ll help solve any issues they encounter. You’ll set up new vendors on the system and make sure they’re paid correctly. When important communications need passing on to shops, they’ll come from you. You’ll be right where the action is at a world-leading retailer that has been lighting up the highstreet for two centuries. With the work you’ll do, you’ll help that light burn a little brighter.
A bit about you
You might have worked in a similar role – in retail or elsewhere – where you were juggling priorities and workloads. That’s exactly what you’ll be doing here. Only this time, it’s for a highstreet name loved by generation after generation. Keeping it that way means being super organised. You’ll be someone who wants everything in its proper place. When a shop or any other department needs information, you’ll take pride in being able to provide a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet or Word document at the click of a mouse.
You’ll have a good working knowledge of retail. How it works. How great retail takes multiple departments and teams all working together to ensure the smooth running or a large organisation. And you’ll know exactly how valuable your role is within that. That’s why you take pride in your work. On being a reliable, organised and supportive presence within the team – someone our shops can count on to take care of things. You’ll get exactly the same in return when you join Clarks.
About Clarks
Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time it was ground-breaking; a combination of invention and craftsmanship that’s remained at the heart of what the brand does now.
In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs are shoes that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950 to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognisable signature – a unique combination of craftsmanship and innovation that make it unmistakably Clarks.
Clarks is a global business operating retail, wholesale, franchise and online channels in over 100 markets worldwide supported by nearly 10,000 employees across the world.
The benefits
We’ve already told you about the degree of flexibility you’ll enjoy as a valued addition to our business – but that’s just the start. As well as development opportunities, pension and a competitive salary, you’ll also enjoy a variety of other benefits. These range from 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) to discounted healthcare. And, as everyone loves new shoes, you’ll also get a very healthy discount on our products.
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Clarks International believes that the principle of equality of opportunity is fundamental to the company's operations. Our long held aim is to provide just and fair treatment for all employees. We will not discriminate on the grounds of sex, age, disability, marital status, colour, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender reassignment.
Rewards and benefits
Our rewards and benefits are as varied as our customers and our people, depending on your role, and which part of the business you join. The one thing they have in common is that they’re designed to recognise your contribution to our success.
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan
Discount on Clarks products
Employee Assistance Programme
Provision for eye tests
Medicash plan (corporate and distribution centre colleagues)
Health cash plan (store management colleagues upwards)
Healthcare plan (for senior colleagues)
Long-service recognition awards
Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands
Flexible & hybrid working
Investing in your development
We’re constantly on the move, staying ahead of a changing world by keeping our minds sharp and our skills fresh. That’s why, wherever in the world you join us, you’ll find a wide range of learning opportunities at your fingertips, to make sure you keep growing and progressing.
From apprenticeships in the UK, to internships in the US and Singapore. Support for professional qualifications, to targeted leadership development programmes, and LearnerVerse, our corporate online training portal. Not to mention the chance to experience life in different parts of the business, and learn first-hand from experienced colleagues. So, if you’re looking to build on your skills, the opportunities are yours for the taking.
What we can offer youMeet some of the team
To give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Clarks, we thought we’d ask the people who know it best.
The people who already work here. And in their own words.
Kate
People Experience Partner
Karina
Head of Project Management and Business Analysis
What to expect from our process
We know every person is unique – and we embrace it. So, you’ll find our recruitment process is a little different, depending on the role you apply for and where it’s based. But you’ll always find it’s:
Transparent
Right from the start, you’ll know what to expect. We’ll be honest about the role, the team, the division, and the business, as well as the process.
Fair
Our family values mean it’s in our DNA to treat people fairly. So, you can expect a process that’s respectful, whatever the outcome.
A two-way process
We’ll make sure you find out as much about us as we do about you, so you’re sure we’re the right fit for you.
Communicative
We’ll keep you in the loop at every step – so you always know where you stand. And at each stage, you’ll learn more about our culture, our brand, and what it means to be part of our journey.
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Purchasing Administrator
Location: Street, Somerset UK
Reference number: 51970
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