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Assistant Buyer Hybrid Working Career Opportunities

3 months ago

Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

JOB TITLE:
Assistant Buyer

LOCATION:
Folkestone, Kent (50% home based)

START:
Immediately

TERM: 12 month temporary contract (permanent opportunities on offer)

HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm


Are you available to start a new role immediately? We have a career changing opportunity to join a well recognised Global company as an Assistant Buyer.

This role offers full support and training, you will learn all aspects of procurement and kick startyour career in this thriving sector.

This is initially a 12 month temporary contract, however this Global Company often have permanent positions available. All this and you will also have the option to be 50% home based, read on to learn more.

The day to day duties in your new job would be:

  • Support the Procurement Manager
  • Creation of graphs and use of Excel formulas to analyse data
  • Assist in data input to maintain and manage trackers to create accurate reports and KPI data
  • Support Buyers on cost saving projects
  • Attending Procurement meetings, providing updates on price, lead time and associated costs for launch
  • Support on packaging and raw material Rejects & Complaints issues
  • Assist in the Supplier Performance Monitoring process
  • Assist department in scheduling supplier performance reviews and setting meeting agendas
  • Anticipate and communicate any potential risks to deliveries and assist in resolution
  • Maintenance of supplier pricing and conditions
  • Invoice query resolution
  • An analytical eye with great attention to detail
  • Excellent IT skills, especially Excel
  • Ideally some experience within Purchasing/Procurement, Supply Chain or Stock Management/Demand Planning

Benefits of becoming an Office Angels Temp:

  • Weekly Pay
  • Up to 28 days annual leave
  • Dedicated consultant to support your job search
  • First opportunity to see permanent positions
  • Access to free eyecare vouchers
  • Temp of the Month awards
  • Timesheets can be completed on mobile devices
  • Perks at work
  • Discount schemes
  • Access to Wellbeing platforms

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