Assistant Buyer

A fantastic new opportunity has come available working for a prestigious manufacturing company. Currently seeking an ambitious, career-driven individual to join their Buying team as an Assistant Buyer. The ideal candidate will have some experience in Buying, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Estimating. Due to the nature of this role, language skills in Mandarin or Cantonese would be a huge benefit but are not essential. The role requires someone who is confident in supplier negotiation, buying, and sourcing products, with a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn. This company is based in brand new state-of-the-art open plan offices, boasting on-site ping pong/pool tables, free parking, and a health shield cash plan.

About The Role of Assistant Buyer:

1. Supporting the Buying team with negotiation and procurement from the UK, Europe, and Asia
2. Attending daily procurement update meetings to communicate what deliveries are due
3. Assessment and sourcing of high-quality products and supplies
4. Supplier conformance through managing and monitoring the supply of materials against requirements and quality standards
5. Understanding the impact on operations and minimizing re-work at the point of receipt
6. Monitor invoicing procedures, highlighting variances and discrepancies in conjunction with the Accounts Team
7. Negotiation of material costs, payment terms, and carriage, optimizing cost and quality
8. Record and update relevant documents, systems, and registers with accurate product information and data
9. Good understanding of the marketplace, in particular competitor performance
10. Good understanding of production processes and impact on purchasing decisions

Essential Skills and Experience for the role of Assistant Buyer:

1. Previous experience within a similar role from Buying, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or Estimating
2. Experience managing and negotiating with multiple suppliers
3. Language skills in Mandarin or Cantonese would be an advantage for this role
4. Effective listening skills with a logical and methodical approach
5. Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of people at all levels
6. Strong organizational skills whilst working within a pressurized and constantly evolving environment
7. Positive, professional, and confident
8. Forward thinker, innovative, and hard working

What you will LOVE about the role of Assistant Buyer:

1. Competitive salary up to GBP28,000 DOE
2. Working hours are 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
3. Full training will be provided
4. Workplace pension scheme
5. Health cash plan where employees can claim back on dental, optical, and medical costs
6. Free on-site parking
7. Unlimited free hot drinks
8. Open plan bright modern office
9. Luxury kitchens with top-of-the-range TVs
10. Pool/Ping Pong table for lunchtime relaxing

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