Buying Assistant

Buying Assistant Division: Group Buying Reports To: Purchasing Manager Based: Normanton Hours of Work – Full time in a permanent position Role Specification The role is based in Normanton. The Buying Assistant will be required to travel to other Group locations to work alongside colleagues and for external meetings as appropriate. Role Objective The Buying Assistant will work alongside the Purchasing Manager to support key buying and negotiating activities that are required to support existing and new contract and non contract business. The role will support and at times deliver relevant pricing fluctuation reporting. The role will assistant purchasing department with their work to ensure sustainable procurement objectives are met and the business remains fully compliant on all products it sells. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Support the Purchasing Manager in select key category related suppliers/brands Support the Purchasing team with key product pricing information. Manage various relevant reporting aspects for the purchasing team. Work on key projects and monitor and review competitor activity – eg in Green/CSR offers. Sourcing and negotiating competitive pricing for customer specific products from ven…