Assistant Buyer

Your new company
An innovative and ambitious company who manufactures and distributes market-leading B-2-B products on a global basis. The role will be based at their state-of-the-art site near Cannock. They are currently investing massively in to the procurement function, and are now looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join the indirect procurement team.

Your new role
The Assistant Buyer will support the Indirect Buyer to ensure the delivery of quality and cost-effective indirect procurement.
Key responsibilities will include -
* Processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
* Liaising with suppliers regarding supply chain issues, delivery discrepancies and invoice queries.
* Support the team in negotiating, managing and monitoring supplier performance.
* Attended supplier meetings with the Indirect Buyer.
* Manage RFQ administration process.
* Work with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs, update on purchasing cycle updates and collate supplier performance information.
* Conducting market research to identify new potential suppliers and products.
* Maintaining and updating the ERP and Excel spreadsheets.
* Producing management information reports.
* Supporting procurement projects

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will be a Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Assistant or Assistant Buyer with strong experience of supporting a procurement team to raise purchase orders, managing the end to end buying process and liaising with suppliers. You will be analytical, have a curious mind and have great communication skills.

What you'll get in return
* You will receive a salary of £27,000 to £30,000 plus private medical insurance and excellent benefits.
* They offer hybrid working with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week.
* The organisation is committed to employee development and offers potential future career progression.

What you need to do now
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