Buying Assistant
2 days ago
**Are you our next Buying Assistant?......**
**About Us**
FR Scott are Hull largest independent Ironmonger. Serving some of the biggest businesses in the area since 1945, FR Scott specialise in the supply of fixings, fasteners and architectural ironmongery into the construction, engineering, manufacturing, and modular industries.
We have over 16,000 products in stock at our 30,000 sq ft warehouse and trade counter in the heart of Hull - all available for same day / next day delivery. Alongside our traditional business our ecommerce platform is going from strength-to-strength. Fix&Fast enabling us to service the entire country with our ranges if fixings.
**Role**
We are looking for a Buying Assistant to support the Head of Procurement with all purchasing activities. From liaising with suppliers to ensure we always have the right stock cover at the right price to following up on, and resolving, supplier discrepancies the role of assistant buyer is varied and plays a crucial part in our ambitious growth plans.
**Key Accountabilities**
Build positive relationships with suppliers, along with our internal teams - sales, finance and warehouse.
Assist Head of Procurement with range reviews, product development and price negotiation.
Regularly analyse sales and margin performance of key product ranges, offering actions and solutions to improve where needed.
Deal with all buying administration, including back orders, supplier discrepancies & specials ordering.
Be commercially aware, understanding our competitors activities and their seasonal products and pricing
Maintain stock file accuracy and support with stocktakes when required.
**Skills and Qualifications Required**
Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
Proactive -able to work autonomously and with a sense of urgency.
A detail-oriented person that prides themselves on accuracy.
Ability to multi task whilst working to deadlines
Can demonstrate a positive nature.
An existing knowledge of any of the following, whilst not essential, would be beneficial. Fixings/Fasteners/Ironmongery/Tools
Right to Work in UK
**Salary Range, Hours and location**
Full Time
£26,000 to 28,000 per annum dependant on experience
Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.
Hull - HU2
**Why choose Us?**
Invites to regular company events.
Company pension contributions.
Employee discount.
On-site parking.
Sick pay.
Bonus scheme including yearly bonus.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Hull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Buying: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WA1
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