Assistant Buyer

LN19694 | Assistant Category Buyer | Full time | 6 Months Temporary | Wakefield | £250 pd (inside IR35)

Client:

Castlefield are working with an organisation who make a genuine contribution in the local area as they look to recruit a personable Assistant Category Buyer to join their team. The position will be a 6 months temporary contract with the opportunity of a permanent offer depending upon performance.

Duties will include:

• Responsibility for the management of the day-to-day operations of the Category, from inputting data to the system(s) to preparing for timely reviews with suppliers to measure performance against contractual standards and performance expectations.
• Ensure files & records are kept up-to-date, input, check, verify all commercial terms into the relevant system.
• Maintain effective relationships with key partners, service providers, stakeholders and customers as day-to-day business needs require.
• Support the decisions of the Category Manager and Category Buyer

The successful candidate will:

• Procurement experience is required
• Have a positive and proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both key internal and external stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

To apply for the position please use the link provided or contact Libby Nightingale via LinkedIn