A market leading technology-driven design, engineering & manufacturing company in Witham are recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join their team. This is a full-time temporary - permanent position working Monday-Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm. Paying £ per hour (£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 most favourable terms with regards to price, lead times, and payment terms.
2. Implement and maintain contracts of supply for goods and services to mitigate risks to disruption of the operation.
3. Liaise with internal functions to plan orders for stock, and ensure that orders are placed with suppliers in a timely manner following the agreed ordering process.
4. Ensure suppliers provide order confirmations within the required timescales and that delivery information is in accordance with product requirements.
5. Report potential issues with deliveries that may cause disruption.
6. Liaise with logistics regarding deliveries and collections.
7. Ensure purchase orders are passed to the warehouse team so they are aware of future deliveries.
8. Maintain purchase order records placed and ensure purchase orders are available to be matched with delivery notes and invoices.
9. Processing data transfers.
10. Arranging shipments to suppliers and goods importation.
11. Carry out other ad hoc tasks/requests made by supervisory/managerial staff.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:
12. Experience in purchasing and working in an office environment is preferred.
13. Experience of purchasing and supplier management.
14. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
15. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, prioritising tasks as required.
16. Innovative approach to problem-solving.
17. Ability to build relationships among colleagues and external stakeholders.
18. Adaptable, confident, positive character.
19. Good IT skills, including Excel and Word.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Assisatnt Buyer position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch. #officejobs