Assistant Buyer

Varied **Assistant Buyer **opportunity working for a **great employer** in **Boroughbridge.**

**Job Details**:

- **£28K - £30K doe.**:

- **NEW role to the business.**:

- 21 days holiday plus birthday and bank holidays. Then up to 25 days after 4 years’ service.
- Free Parking
- Private Healthcare
- Pension

**Client Details**:
My client is a **successfu**l, **established**, and **growing** business based in Boroughbridge.

Based in modern offices, they are a **friendly** and **supportive **business to work for.

The main purpose of the Assistant Buyer is to take accountability for the supply chain and procurement function of the business.

Key duties include:
**Procurement**:

- Responsible for creating purchase orders following company guidelines.
- Monitoring procurement budget limits by department to ensure compliance.
- Assist with resolving issues or finding solutions to any discrepancies relating to invoices and purchase orders not matching.
- Work closely with key stakeholders to influence choices, prioritise change, deliver savings, process improvements and product standardisation.
- Coordinate and order any necessary office equipment and corporate merchandise, (printers, phones, IT equipment). This will also include actioning any equipment repairs, insurance claims, set up of warranties, warranty claims.
- First point of contact for the ordering of PPE products for the company in line with processes and key suppliers.
- Ensure import and export rules are adhered to, and any system data is compliant and extractable for reporting purposes.
- Complete commercial invoices to set timescales with the correct criteria displayed clearly as well as following the legalities.

**Supply Chain**:

- Manage the supplier approval process which will include vetting a new supplier and ensuring compliance.
- Conduct thorough research and assessments to identify suitable suppliers who meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Cost optimization - to reduce procurement costs down.
- Manage and review supplier performance.

**What We Are Looking For**:
The ideal Assistant Buyer will:

- Have at least **2 years’ experience** in a **similar role**, i.e. purchasing, procurement, buyer, supply chain, logistics.
- Be able to respond to **changing priorities** and a **fast-paced** environment.
- Be forward-thinking and innovative whilst being methodical and maintaining an eye for detail.
- Have a professional, calm and thorough approach to work.
- Proficient user of IT systems and able to capture and record important data.

If this sounds like the new role for you, then we want to hear from you.

**APPLY NOW** and don’t miss this excellent career opportunity

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

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Assistant buying: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person