Job Ref: 215009246

Date: 2021-10-27 09:41:53

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Our client has a permanent vacancy for an Assistant Buyer. Reporting to the Group Purchasing Manager, you will provide administrative support the Purchasing function.

Role:

• Use ERP system to review buyer workbench daily

• Raising Purchase Orders daily (stock and non-stock) as necessary

• Prepare pricing quotes for design and sales

• Visit suppliers and maintain relationships

• Maintaining part parameters, stocking levels etc on ERP system

• Notify and mitigate cost increases where possible

• On-going maintenance Bill of Materials using the ERP System for current BoM’s and bespoke

orders / projects.

• Creating / on-going maintenance of part numbers using the ERP System.

• Prepare and review suppliers KPI’s to improve delivery performance and stock valuation /

availability.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working within a purchasing administration role.

• Looking to study CIPS

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Knowledge of ERP systems required and Epicor an advantage.

• Basic understanding of engineering drawings an advantage.

• Confident with the ability to communicate with people at all levels with the Company and within

the customer/supplier base.

• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent diplomatic communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task in a demanding / changing environment.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application. We will only contact those candidates short-listed for this role. If you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available

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