Assistant Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

The range and quality of our clients in our Region are second to none and so are the range and quality of our current career opportunities; we trust that you find one or more to stimulate your interest and please do feel free to get in touch.

Assistant Buyer – Barnsley - £30,000 - £32,000
Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a major wholesaler based in Barnsley who are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their team.

The business which has seen rapid growth in the market offers genuine development routes and internal training.

Assistant Buyer Duties:

• Negotiate prices with suppliers to get the best deals without compromising quality
• Keep up to date with market trends and competitor pricing to spot new product and sourcing opportunities
• Work with merchandising and supply chain teams to ensure stock arrives on time and meets demand
• Track sales and product performance to guide future buying decisions
• Build and maintain good supplier relationships that meet company standards for quality, pricing, and delivery
• Help prepare purchase orders, keep records accurate and follow procurement rules

Hours: Full time Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• 25 days + bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Pension
• A dynamic and supportive work environment in a growing UK retailer
• The chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable transport solutions

Required skills & experience:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel