Assistant Buyer

**Job title: Assistant Buyer**

**Location: Abingdon**

**Fixed Term contract: 12 Months**

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Buyer to join our team at Ability Matters Group on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

The Ability Matters Group (AMG) is a market leading international healthcare products and services provider, operating primarily in areas that enhance mobility and accessibility including orthotics, prosthetics and wheelchairs. We have in excess of 60 sites across the UK and Ireland, as well as operations in France, The Netherlands and Sweden; employing approximately 700+ staff.

**Job Summary**:
The role holder will perform administrative tasks as part of the Purchasing department of Ability Matters Group, mainly but not limited to direct and indirect material procurement, supplier management, inventory control and returned product analysis.

**Key Responsibilities & Tasks**:

- Placing of purchase orders via ERP system for direct and indirect materials
- Ensure that all purchase orders placed are accurate and in-line with agreed purchasing processes
- Continual reviewing of aging stock with a view to highlighting opportunities or concerns
- Running outstanding purchase order report to manage delivery expectations.
- Help to maintain Item Cards with latest supplier information such as lead
- time and pricing.
- Build relations with Existing and new suppliers
- Working closely with the ware house department and customer service department to ensure smooth end to end communication is achieved
- Work with the Product Management and Commercial teams with regards to new product introduction/ promotions.

**What experience you will need**:
Essential
- Good understanding of English -Written and Verbal
- At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative or customer service role
- Firm knowledge and understanding of business environment and requirements
- Able to build and develop effective relationships with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Understanding importance of a quality management system
- Capable of using new ERP systems
- Demonstrable ability to analyse, review and improve processes
- Able to prioritise, plan and organise efficiently

Desirable:

- CIPS level 1 or above
- Business and Administration level 1 or above
- Experience in a purchasing / procurement role
- Understanding of purchase and supply chain principles
- Experience with working with suppliers to ensure service lead times are achieved
- Experience of working within the medical device industry and an understanding of ISO13485 preferable.
- Knowledge of commodity codes
- Understanding of incoterms

Ability Matters Group Limited are an equal opportunities employer, we have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all operations of the group.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Abingdon, OX141RL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)