Assistant Buyer

1 month ago


Allostock UK, Knutsford, United Kingdom CRJ Full time

CRJ Services Ltd is a leading recycling, forestry and material processing equipment solutions provider based near Knutsford, Cheshire. We hire and sell quality machinery from a range of world-renowned OEM brands, with machines supported by our Purchasing and Warehouse Department.


The role

The Assistant Buyer will play a critical role in the Purchasing and Warehouse Department in buying machinery parts, consumables. They will also have a key role in inventory management.


Buying

  • Assist in the sourcing and procurement of all machinery parts and consumables.
  • Assist line manager with negotiating contracts, pricing and terms with suppliers.
  • Conduct research to identify new suppliers and cost saving opportunities.
  • Ensures all parts suppliers have completed CRJs supplier evaluation process and are approved as suppliers before engaging.
  • Raise routine purchase orders, with a focus on best quality, price and delivery. Ensure all purchases are sent to and received by suppliers.
  • Monitor status of deliveries and report and supplier delivery issues. Liaise with suppliers to ensure delivered on time.
  • Ensure all paperwork is processing accurately and passed to finance department in a timely manner.


Stock and Data Maintenance

  • Monitor Min/Max levels and propose order for approval to ensure CRJ never falls below min/max levels agreed.
  • Reviews stock levels and makes recommendations on optimum levels taking into account previous/future usage/delivery timescales.
  • Creation and maintenance of parts and supplier data on the system in line with CRJ standards and provide regular reporting, highlighting any issues.
  • Assist with stock take routines: preparation for and participation in periodic stock takes.
  • Data analysis including reporting on stock levels, re-order points; and suggested process improvements.


What we offer

  • Salary of between £26,000 to £28,000 depending on experience
  • Holidays: 23 days plus bank holidays, plus enhanced scheme after 1 years service and your birthday off each year.
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme.
  • Employee Profit Share Bonus.
  • Death in Service Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Flexible Working.
  • Product Training.


The Person will have:

  • At least 1 years experience in a purchasing environment.
  • Machinery parts knowledge or mechanical engineering background would be a distinct advantage.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office..
  • Warehousing background and ability to operate a forklift would also be an advantage.
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent organisation skills and multi tasking abilities.


Why work for CRJ

  • Work for a highly successful company with growth plans in a resilient industry
  • Major investment in the CRJ team including improved benefits, training
  • Genuine family feel – everybody is made to feel part of it.
  • Help the UK Recycle – Whatever your role at CRJ, you’ll be contributing to supporting our customers process waste materials which has a direct impact on the environment in which we all live.
  • Ambitious and Growing - We don’t stand still and with growth comes changes and opportunities for individual growth.
  • You can make a difference.


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