Assistant Buyer

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Gravesend seeks an Assistant Buyer to join their team. This role requires purchasing experience and strong administrative skills. Responsibilities include supporting procurement activities, managing stock levels, and maintaining supplier relationships. An ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and ready to adapt quickly to existing processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing or administrative role required.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable to new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing team by reaching out to suppliers and gathering quotes.
• Monitor stock levels and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Temp to Perm
Assistant Buyer
GBP25,000 to GBP30,000
Monday to Friday 8.00 5.00pm
Office Based
Mid Kent

Are you an Assistant Buyer ready for your next challenge?

We re partnering with a well-established company based in Gravesend that s looking to bring on board a dynamic and proactive Buyer or Purchasing Administrator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with purchasing experience and a strong administrative background. To succeed in this role, you ll need to bring enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to quickly adapt to existing systems and processes ready to hit the ground running from day one.

Duties Include:

• Support the purchasing team by reaching out to suppliers, gathering quotes, and assisting in negotiating pricing, delivery timelines, and payment terms.
• Work closely with internal teams to raise and track purchase orders, ensuring all procedures and project needs are followed accurately.
• Help monitor stock levels, lead times, and reorder thresholds to maintain optimal inventory and avoid overstocking or running short.
• Assist in building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers by ensuring clear communication and quick resolution of any issues.

This role is being handled by Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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