Job Ref: 214690837

Date: 2021-09-17 15:44:00

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, Buying Assistant for growing organisation based in Iver, nr Slough. They are seeking a great calibre candidate who is passionate about buying and is understanding of manufacturing and supply chain.
Salary up to £25,000 per annum, plus competitive benefits
Key Responsibilities

Researching trends and suppliers, analyse market trends and apply knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
Building relationships with suppliers & tailoring negotiations to suit their ways of working.
Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
Recordkeeping.
Negotiating – ensuring best prices for items and delivery in satisfactory time.
Developing an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
Discussing business needs with other buyers.
Monitoring shipments, deliveries, chasing suppliers to ensure timely receipt.
PO management from point of raising through to delivery of goods.
Maintaining stock levels and identify the need for replenishment.
Developing comprehensive understanding of fragrance supply chain.
Building relationships with other departments to ensure constant communication and efficiency.
Being able to use initiative to manage stocklists and offers from owned suppliers.
Efficiently running reports and use them to analyse data and create accurate action points.
Be proactive in managing own development – identifying potential areas for improvement and seeking the necessary tools to maximise learning potential.
Skills and experience

Highly organised
Strong and confident communicator
High levels of attention to detail
Strong negotiation skills
Great ability to work as part of a fast-paced team
Be a real 'do-er' with the ability to prioritise workload
Technical skills
Advanced Excel skills including V-Look ups
Strong numerical ability
Strong administration experience
Knowledge of supply chains is desirable
Experience of Sage desirable

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