Buyer Assistant

7 months ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Allstaff Recruitment Agency Full time

**Allstaff Recruitment** are currently seeking a **Buying Assistant** based in **Milton Keynes** for a FMCG.
- **Summary of the**_ **Buying Assistant** _**role **_

**Salary**: Competitive
**Job Location**:Milton Keynes, Hybrid
**Type of Contract**: Permanent, Full time
**Hours**: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm.
- **The role **_

As the **Buying Assistant** your role will involve the following important duties:

- Complete product matrix and specifications.
- Obtain quotations and review them against previous information.
- Maintenance of all product enquiries.
- Check pre-production and production samples and confirm acceptance with suppliers.
- Support with projects including cost model maintenance.
- Ensure pre-production, packaging and final production approvals are achieved.
- Proofreading.
- **The experience required **_

As a successful **Buying Assistant,** you will have the following:

- Previous Admin and project management experience.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Highly organised.

Why choose Allstaff Recruitment?

Allstaff Recruitment is an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire acting as an employment agency and an employment business. We specialise in Permanent, Contract and Temporary placements across a vast number of industries.

Established in 2006, we have built a strong reputation of being a trusted support to local businesses in the Bedford and Milton Keynes area. So, if you are looking for Jobs in Milton Keynes or Bedfordshire, then look no further than Allstaff Recruitment Based elsewhere? With some of our Clients based nationally, we also recruit for roles based all across the country.

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

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JOB9415


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