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Buying Assistant

4 months ago

Slough, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

As a Buying Assistant you will be a key part of the company's purchasing department and you will help with all of the buying activities.
You will help source and purchase all products needed for various category ranges alongside researching the markets for newer and better-quality products for the company.
**Key responsibilities: Category/Product Management**:

- Negotiating with suppliers and building long term relationships
- SLA's, Product Reviews, Price increase management
- Sourcing, selection, benchmarking and due diligence of products and suppliers
- Ensuring all materials are purchased on time, to specification, and at the best price available
- Identifying new and alternative sources of supply for products and making recommendations to the Category Manager

**Analysis and administration**:

- Maintain key supplier information including contract details, pricing, product specifications, unit of measure and lead times
- Researching market trends and identifying new products and suppliers.
- Ensuring that all allocated pricing and invoice queries are dealt with in a timely fashion
- Ensure all necessary reports are produced for all meetings and all communication is carried out effectively and in a timely manner
- Product Data Sheet Management
- Understanding and ensuring compliance to relevant regulations

**Stakeholder relationships**:

- Liaising with planning and production staff for forecasting purposes
- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with key internal stakeholders including sales, inventory, quality control and customer service to ensure customer fulfilment is maximised
- Communicating with overseas factories in a clear and concise manner
- Developing and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the category / quality managers in our far east offices.

**What's Expected**:

- You will be expected to assist the Category Manager to meet targets as defined in the company strategy.
- You will always be looking out for new products at the best price so you can help the profitability of the business.
- You will be well organised and have an outgoing personality as you will be expected to deputise for the Category Manager from time to time.
- You will need to completely familiarise yourself with all aspects of the category's products and methods of production and able to understand the needs of other departments.

**N ecessary Skills & Attributes**:

- Academic/Technical
- Degree in Buying and Merchandising, or Business or Qualifications in CIPS or related degree
- Or equivalent industry/work experience
- Working Characteristic
- Highly Organised and Structured in working practice
- Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in a customer-focused (or facing) environment is preferred
- Full training will be given but experience in a purchasing/commercial environment will be beneficial
- IT Skills
- A high level of computer literacy is essential
- Total familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook is necessary
- A **high proficiency in Excel** is necessary and will be tested at interview stage
- Attitudes & Behaviour
- Must have a pleasant, helpful and optimistic attitude along with a willingness to increase skills and knowledge base.
- Must be a confident and **motivated individual** who can work independently of others and in a commercial and focused manner.
- **Attention to detail is essential**.
- This role will suit someone who is keen to be a valuable and visible team member.
- Ability to deliver exceptional customer service is essential