Assistant Buyer

Studio MUSICBOX; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company in Bolton is seeking an Assistant Buyer for a 14-month fixed-term position to provide maternity cover. The ideal candidate will assist the Supply Chain Manager in procuring materials for building contracts, ensuring that materials meet contract specifications and compliance with health and safety policies. Strong negotiation skills and a relevant purchasing qualification are required alongside proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 Days Holidays

Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Private Health Care

Professional Development & Training Opportunities

Flexible Working

Online Retailer Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Relevant purchasing qualification / CIPS member / qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supply Chain Manager to ensure materials are procured accurately and on time.
• Provide administrative support as required within the department.
• Procure materials from suppliers with agreed trading agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Relevant purchasing qualification / CIPS member

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to join our Property Services team based in Bolton. This is a fixed-term position for 14 months to provide maternity cover, with the ideal candidate starting in December 2025.

The main purpose of the role is to assist the Supply Chain Manager and provide support within the department, with a particular focus on procuring materials for building contracts.

Benefits

Competitive Salary / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Flexible Working / Ministry of Fun / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending)

What Youll Do

• Assist the Supply Chain Manager to ensure materials are procured accurately and on time.
• Provide administrative support as and when required within the department.
• Procure materials from suppliers with agreed trading agreements.
• Procure materials with the required accreditations.
• Procure materials in-line with the build programme ensuring materials are delivered to site in-line with the procurement schedule and site requirements.
• Ensure materials ordered meet contract specification.
• Input all official orders onto the Coins computer system for auditing and accounting.
• Purchase orders and enquiries to be to be raised in-line with company procedures.
• Resolve defective delivery issues.
• Offer alternative products that may save time and/or money.
• Negotiate commercial agreement with suppliers and within the contract allowance.
• Ensuring all orders and deliveries comply with health & safety and environmental policies
• Assist the estimating department with product information and current pricing.
• Assist the accounts department with invoice related issues.
• Attend pre-start contract meeting to obtain contract information and site conditions.

Have You Got What It Takes

• Proven track record in a similar role
• Relevant purchasing qualification / CIPS member / qualified
• Commercial acumen
• Skills gained in negotiation
• Be proficient on Microsoft Word & Excel.