Assistant Buyer

4 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom ZEST Full time

_**Purpose of job**_

Our aim is to become a market leader in the provision of Electric Vehicle charging solutions to Local Authorities and Businesses as part of our strategy to lead the transition to zero carbon.

The goal is to undertake an ambitious electric vehicle charging installation program, deploying high volume and quality EV installations across the nation. Our aim is to make the world a better place, one charge point at a time.

The Assistant Buyer will work within Zest’s Finance team, with string links to the Operational and Technical teams, to ensure the best value and quality goods and services are procured to support the installation of Zest’s infrastructure.
- **Key Accountabilities**_

**The role is responsible for the following**:

- Monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs
- Researching and contacting potential vendors, ensuring they meet the accepted criteria for the business.
- Tracking orders and ensuring timely deliveries
- Maintaining approved supplier lists
- Liaising with other departments to understand their purchasing needs
- Conduct market research
- Service provider quote evaluation
- **Outcome, Results and Key performance indicators**:_
- Reducing the costs of installations while maintaining the overall quality
- Improve the monitoring of and increase the list number of approved suppliers
- Improve lead times of purchases
- Maintain and strengthen the relationships with key suppliers through regular communications
- **Key Relationships**:_
- **Internal **- Finance, Operations and Technical teams, other departments on an ad hoc basis
- **External **- Suppliers and Contractors
- **Knowledge and Skills**:_
- Work experience as a Assistant Buyer, Purchasing Officer or similar role
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Knowledge of market research
- Excellent communication skills
- Solid organizational skills
- **Behaviours**:_
- Work well on own initiative and in a team
- Eagerness to learn a new sector and skills
- Time management skills and abilities to work to tight deadlines
- **Qualifications**_
- **Preferred but not required**: educated to degree level in a relevant qualification

**Zest is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the values and ultimately societal benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds

Reference ID: Assistant Buyer

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