Assistant Buyer

1 week ago


St Neots, United Kingdom Smart 10 ltd Full time

Job Title: Assistant Buyer

**Salary**: Up to £33,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent
Location: St Neots
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm and Friday 8am - 2pm
COMPANY PROFILE

Are you based near to St Neots? We are looking for an Assistant Buyer who is looking for a next step into a Buyer role.

If you feel that ensuring an efficient and reliable service to clients is a top priority of yours, this will align with exactly what our client are currently looking for. This Buying role would suit someone with previous experience and someone who is happyto review and analyse all purchase requisitions.

COMPANY BENEFITS
- Company pension
- Group Life 4 x salary
- Parking on-site
- Family Discount reward gateway
- Finish 2pm on a Friday
- 25 Days holiday + bank holiday
- Christmas shut down
- EAP Programme

SKILLS REQUIRED
- Previous experience working in an Assistant Buyer role
- Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is advantageous
- Proven purchasing and negotiation skills
- You will have strong MS skills and MRP knowledge
- You will be a strong communicator both verbally and written

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gain best prices and lead times from vendor's
- Place orders and ensure system is always kept up to date
- Ensure orders are delivered at correct times
- Resolve any issues with vendors such as fault goods, incorrect items etc
- Produce reports as required
- Ensure working relationships with vendors are built on
- Carry out Vendor negotiations to get best price
- Monitor the inventory value and maintain minimum stock levels
- Control the Vendor returns procedure

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