Are you a book expert? do you love books? Join our team at EBSCO GOBI in Didcot, Oxfordshire, as we are seeking a Book Series Buyer. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing of series titles for leading global academic institutions and other educational establishments. Working in a dynamic purchasing environment, you will collaborate with publishers, distributors, and internal teams to maintain accurate series records and fulfill customer orders.

• Establish and maintain print standing orders with publishers and distributors.
• Purchase series titles upon publication, particularly where standing orders are not possible.
• Research, set up, and maintain series records in our database.
• Manage the end-to-end process of buying series titles, including receiving and profiling books.
• Liaise with colleagues across various teams to ensure smooth processing of orders and updates.
• Chase open purchase orders and update systems as required.

Essential:

• Experience in a library, book selling or publishing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a logical, methodical manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

• Familiarity of acquisition or purchasing.
• Knowledge of one or more European languages (German, French, Spanish, or Italian).
• Familiarity with bibliographic data and cataloguing.