Assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

Assistant Buyer

12 months

Hybrid Working - 2 days in Aldermaston

Competitive hourly rate inside IR35


Our public sector client is currently hiring an Assistant Buyer for a 12 month contract. They are looking for a candidate with transferrable skills and great attention to detail. It is not essential to have buying experience although it is preferrable, successful candidates must have strong administration skills and customer service within the public or private sectors. Active security clearance is required.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilising expert knowledge to review requisitions, place purchase orders in line with the correct route to market and expedite orders to meet business needs.
  • Building robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate order placement and on time delivery in line with the business needs.
  • Delivering objectives to agreed timescales.
  • Ensuring Supply Chain processes, tools and systems are adhered to, leading by example and ensuring the correct route to market place is selected.
  • Promoting and ensuring the use of a fully evaluated and approved supply base that aligns with existing and known future demand.
  • Working with key stakeholders to ensure the speedy resolution of queries, expediting of deliveries and closing overdue commitments.
  • Driving change and championing best practice to promote the Service Centre function and where appropriate, participating in the review of Supply Chain or other processes and procedures to drive continuous improvement.
  • Actively seeking learning and development opportunities. Providing training, mentoring and coaching to other team members.
  • Consistently demonstrating positive behaviours in line with the company's environmental, sustainability, safety, health, security, quality and ethics standards.
  • Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
  • Utilising expert knowledge to complete all buying activities, including complex orders, ensuring that demands are understood and met, and issues are dealt with promptly.
  • Responsible for the Service Centre reporting within the category structure assigned.
  • Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate).
  • Continuously maintain Fusion housekeeping to ensure the accuracy of purchase order data.
  • Developing and maintaining working relationships and awareness with internal Supply Chain Management and key internal stakeholders to ensure SCM processes are being adhered to and prompt placement of orders.

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