Assistant Buyer

Job Purpose:

To support the procurement team in ensuring the effective and efficient purchase of goods and services. The Assistant Buyer will play a critical role in maintaining accurate pricing information, analysing supplier pricing trends, and facilitating procurement decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Support:




• Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services in line with company requirements and budgetary constraints.




• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and optimal pricing.




• Monitor supplier performance and report discrepancies to the Procurement Manager.




• Pricing and Data Management:




• Maintain parts sales prices in the Syrinx system, ensuring all updates are accurate and timely.




• Regularly review and update pricing databases to reflect supplier changes and market trends.




• Manage price lists and communicate updates to relevant internal teams.




• Analyse supplier pricing trends and compare against historical pricing to identify patterns or inconsistencies.




• Provide detailed reports on movement in previous prices paid and recommend areas for cost savings.




• Work with the procurement team to benchmark supplier pricing against market standards.




• Strategic Procurement Decisions:




• Ensure that all pricing discussions and negotiations are initiated and led by the procurement team.




• Support procurement-led strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and enhance supplier relationships.




• Administrative Duties:




• Prepare and process purchase orders and other procurement documentation.




• Handle invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal departments.




• Maintain accurate and organised procurement records for audits and reviews.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or qualification through experience in Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.




• Experience:




• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is desirable.




• Familiarity with Syrinx or other inventory management systems is advantageous.




• Skills:




• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing trends and data.




• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.




• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.




• Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.




• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys data-driven decision-making, thrives on building supplier relationships, and is eager to develop their career in procurement. Through this position there is the possibility of qualifying through a CIPS apprenticeship.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year




• Birthday off




• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)




• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)




• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI




• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service




• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)




• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)




• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)