Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer
Permanent
Near Wolverhampton
£30,000 - £35,000
Full-Time, 42.5 hours per week

Ready to take your purchasing career to the next level?

Join a thriving, forward-thinking business near Wolverhampton as their new Assistant Buyer – and become a key part of a team that genuinely values your ideas, energy, and ambition.

This isn’t just about raising purchase orders — it’s about getting stuck into the full supply chain, building strong supplier relationships, improving processes, and having a real say in how things are done. You’ll be working closely with an experienced team who are ready to support your development into a more strategic role, giving you the opportunity to make an impact from day one.

Whether you’ve got a background in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement and you’re now ready to take on more responsibility — this role gives you the platform to grow.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Raise and manage purchase orders based on internal demand and system requirements
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times and delivery schedules
• Support supplier performance tracking and help resolve delivery or quality issues
• Assist in maintaining accurate data within the MRP/ERP system
• Monitor stock levels and assist in planning replenishment to avoid shortages or overstocking
• Support pricing reviews and cost-saving initiatives in collaboration with the Buyer or Purchasing Manager
• Maintain supplier documentation and ensure compliance with internal procedures

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a purchasing, supply chain or procurement role
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong supplier relationships
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (training can be provided)
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in developing within procurement