Douglas is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented
Temporary Purchasing Assistant
to support our Purchasing team in a dynamic retail environment. Your mission will be to support the purchasing process by carrying out a variety of operational and administrative tasks that enable the Category Managers to execute their work effectively. In this role, you will play a key part in managing product and pricing data, coordinating supplier communication, and ensuring that all purchasing-related activities run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities Manage the
YOOBIC platform
to collect store feedback, distribute content, and ensure clear and timely communication between stores and internal teams. Investigate and resolve
pricing issues
, including tariff discrepancies, pricing errors, and incorrect discounts reported by Finance or Retail departments. Analyze brand pricing structures and submit updated tariffs to
Master Data
for upload. Assist with the
initial distribution of new product launches
, coordinating with stores and internal stakeholders. Collect, process, and follow up on
contractual agreements
, including obtaining signatures and sending finalized documents to suppliers. Maintain accurate product master data by associating testers with standard
SKUs
and supporting product updates. Analyze the conversion of standard products into testers and prepare supporting reports for
Account Managers
and the
Safety Department
. Communicate with stores via email to share updates on launch schedules, YOOBIC missions, and purchasing-related news. Monitor
weekly supplier service levels
and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and improve performance. Collect and validate all necessary data to enable accurate
SKU creation
in internal systems. Support the
product return process
by compiling return lists and coordinating with the
Supply Chain team
. Provide
backup support for pricing uploads in SAP
and assist with general administrative tasks.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree
in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field. Strong organizational and communication skills. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Basic understanding of purchasing or procurement processes. Familiarity with
SAP
,
YOOBIC
, and Excel is an advantage. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
If you're looking to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced purchasing environment and support a leading beauty retailer, we look forward to receiving your application.