Buying Assistant

1 week ago


Rochdale, United Kingdom Landers Recruitment Full time

**Hybrid working up to 2 days per week.**

**Package: Competitive salary, eligibility for company bonus, staff discount, career progression & development**

**25 Day's Holiday increasing to 28 with service.**

Have you got analytical skills? Do you like building relationships? Are you detail oriented?

Do you want to play a key role in a busy buying office?

Then we have an amazing opportunity for you to work with a very successful company and the chance to start your career in buying

**Background**

Our client is a well-established family run business within the FMCG industry, working with a number of the world’s biggest brands across the UK and globally.

The business is enjoying a period of significant growth with turnover now in excess of £75m. Due to this they are looking to expand their team and are looking to recruit a Buying Assistant to join the successful team of a growing national UK FMCG Wholesaler.

**Role Responsibilities**

You will be responsible for supporting the efficient running of the buying team and tracking the team’s performance vs: KPIs, stock availability, stock risk, JBPs and supplier retros.
- Co-ordinate the implementation of JBPs and marketing activities with suppliers/ manufacturers and the team.
- Monitor aged debt & credit limits and proactively follow up with suppliers & manufacturers alike.
- Placing orders with suppliers
- Ensuring mater data from suppliers is accurate & up to date in the system.
- Running & monitoring all key reports for the buying team

**What we need from you?**
- Good command of Microsoft excel
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving mentality
- Strong numerical skills & ability to analyse data
- Ability to multi-task at pace
- Excellent attention to detail
- Assist the Buyer in all aspects of the purchasing process
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement
- Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules to ensure timely receipt of goods
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data for forecasting and demand planning
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory levels, and supplier performance
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement strategies and policies

**Skills**:

- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and terms with suppliers
- Proficiency in logistics management to ensure efficient delivery of goods
- Experience with Oracle EBS, SAP, JD Edwards, or AS400 systems for procurement processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Strong attention to detail to maintain accurate records and manage inventory levels effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person


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