Assistant Buyer

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A market-leading technology-driven design, engineering & manufacturing company in Witham is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time, temporary to permanent position working Monday-Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm. The salary is £25,000 per annum.

Your key duties in this Assistant Buyer role will include but are not limited to:

1. Conduct supplier sourcing negotiations to achieve favourable terms regarding price, lead times, and payment conditions.
2. Implement and maintain contracts of supply for goods and services to mitigate risks of operational disruption.
3. Liaise with internal teams to plan orders for stock and ensure timely placement of orders with suppliers according to the process.
4. Ensure suppliers provide order confirmations within required timescales and delivery information aligns with product requirements.
5. Report potential delivery issues that could cause disruption.
6. Coordinate with logistics regarding deliveries and collections.
7. Ensure purchase orders are communicated to the warehouse team for future deliveries.
8. Maintain records of purchase orders and ensure they are matched with delivery notes and invoices.
9. Arrange shipments to suppliers and handle goods importation.
10. Perform other ad hoc tasks as requested by supervisory or managerial staff.

Skills and Experience required:

• Experience in purchasing and office environment preferred.
• Experience in supplier management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Adaptable, confident, and positive attitude.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Excel and Word.

If you meet the above criteria and wish to be considered for this Assistant Buyer position, please apply with your CV. Laura will be in touch. #officejobs

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