Assistant Buyer

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Engineering and Defence Services company seeks an ambitious Assistant Buyer to support procurement operations. This entry-level role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and the chance to build a career in procurement, aided by supportive development and training.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree preferred.
• No experience needed, knowledge of procurement is a plus.
• Driven and motivated individual required.

Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions to orders and manage suppliers.
• Review supplier RFQs and recommend options.
• Develop supplier relationships and handle order book management.

Skills

Procurement understanding

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Assistant Buyer

Hybrid Working

GBP30,000 - GBP35,000 + Generous Bonus

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, intelligent, motivated, can-do individual who wants to build a career in procurement. Join a team where we celebrate wins together and become an active, valued team member from day one.

We are seeking a talented postgraduate to join our established Bristol-based Engineering / Defence Services company. We supply complex manufacturing and critical services to customers including Rolls Royce and the MoD. You will be working from our Bristol office.

No experience is needed; however, some procurement understanding or awareness is advantageous. We are seeking driven individuals to join a high-performing team for a procurement career.

We will support your development by funding additional qualifications and strive to create and support a good work-life balance.

As an Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational performance and will be integral in delivering innovative supply chain solutions supporting further growth opportunities pursued by the business.

Main duties

1. Convert purchase requisitions to purchase orders and issue them to suppliers.
2. Prepare, issue, and review supplier RFQs, recommending preferred options to all relevant stakeholders.
3. Ensure materials are bought in line with project and customer requirements.
4. Identify resolutions for critical path supply issues.
5. Develop and maintain key supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvements.
6. Take ownership of order book management activities.
7. Manage goods-in and invoice queries associated with your order book.
8. Maintain data accuracy in the ERP system, including valid pricing and purchase requirements.
9. Support the buying team in tendering and sourcing processes in accordance with project deliverables.
10. Support strategic sourcing to ensure best practice sourcing and pricing portfolio is achieved.
11. Confidently negotiate and agree terms and conditions, including contractual agreements and the management of KPIs.