Assistant Buyer

Fusion People Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Assistant Buyer for a minimum of 6 months in Barton Under Needwood. The role involves supporting the Purchasing Department by managing supplier relationships, logging quotations, and ensuring the quality of supplier certifications. Ideal candidates will possess strong teamwork, organizational, and IT skills, particularly in using ERP/MRP systems. This position offers an opportunity to develop key skills in procurement and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Numerate and performance orientated.
• Strong attention to detail and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up item/supplier relationships in the MRP system.
• Logging quotations under relevant suppliers.
• Ensure supplier quality certification is current.
• Issue RFQs with Buyer assistance.
• Manage the ECO process for Purchasing.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Performance orientation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

IT literacy

ERP/MRP system knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Buyer

Location

Barton Under Needwood

Duration

Min 6 months

Salary

TBC

Hours

7.30am - 16.00pm, Mon - Thurs, 07.30am - 12.30pm Fri.

Client

Our Engineering client based in Barton Under Needwood is recruiting for a temporary Assistant Buyer, for a minimum of 6 months.

Key Aim

To assist the Purchasing Department in their aim to ensure best cost, delivery and quality on all products and projects, assist with supplier management and KPIs as directed.

Key Duties & Tasks

• Set up and update item/supplier relationships in the MRP system
• Logging quotations under relevant supplier(s)
• Ensure all supplier quality certification is up to date and valid
• Upload and maintain supplier information in PRISM/COUPA
• Daily management of GBNOPL with the assistance of the Buyers
• Issuing RFQs with the assistance of the Buyers
• Identifying new and alternative sources of supply for products and making recommendations to the buyer
• Ensure monthly scorecards are sent to key suppliers
• Manage the ECO process for Purchasing
• Expedite deliveries as required
• Download monthly reports and create KPI's
• Generate and distribute reports for VMI's on site
• Support in supplier meetings with the Buyers
• Liaise with relevant departments as and when required to ensure tasks and objectives are met in a timely manner

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Able to work as part of a team
• Numerate
• Performance orientated
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• IT literate and fully conversant with all Microsoft Office applications
• Use of ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and BOMs (desirable)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.

We operate as an employment agency and employment business.