Assistant Buyer

Multitask Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Lytham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Multitask Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Buyer for a manufacturing site in Lytham. The role offers a £28,000 per annum salary in a full-time, permanent position.

You will support day-to-day buying, liaising with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials and components are available when needed. You’ll work with Production, Warehouse, Quality and Finance to maintain a smooth supply chain, raise POs, manage the 12-week plan, and help develop just-in-time purchasing.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, purchasing or procurement environment.
• Manufacturing/engineering experience advantageous.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Collaborate with Production Planner to understand 12-week production plan.
• Place orders to ensure materials are available when required.
• Check purchase orders have correct authorisation and follow up deliveries.
• Maintain supplier records and supplier information (contacts, terms, MOQs, lead times).
• Update purchasing system/ERP with accurate information and provide admin support.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Supplier relationships

Time management

ERP system

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Assistant Buyer - Manufacturing

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Lytham

Full-time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join a busy and established manufacturing business based in Lytham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some previous purchasing or buying experience who is looking to develop their skills and build a long-term career within procurement.

Working as part of the purchasing function, you will support the day-to-day buying process, liaising with suppliers and internal departments to ensure materials, components and other requirements are available when needed.

The Role

You will work closely with the Production, Warehouse, Quality and Finance teams, as well as the Production Planner, to help maintain a smooth and efficient supply of materials.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising and managing purchase orders in line with company procedures
• Working with the Production Planner to understand the 12-week production plan
• Placing orders in advance to ensure materials and components are available when required
• Checking purchase orders have the correct authorisation
• Following up outstanding purchase orders and supplier deliveriesLiaising with suppliers regarding prices, availability, lead times and delivery dates
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records
• Keeping supplier information up to date, including contact details, payment terms, MOQs and lead times
• Supporting the development of just-in-time purchasing processes
• Monitoring stock requirements and helping to avoid shortages or excessive stockholding
• Raising purchase orders for production and non-stock requirements
• Supporting supplier meetings and maintaining positive supplier relationships
• Working closely with Production, Warehouse and other internal departments to resolve supply issues
• Updating the purchasing system/ERP system with accurate information
• Providing general administrative support to the purchasing function

About You

We are looking for someone who has some previous experience in buying, purchasing, procurement or supply chain and is keen to take the next step in their career.

You don't need to be an experienced Buyer — this role would suit someone who has gained some purchasing experience and is looking for an opportunity to develop and progress.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a buying, purchasing or procurement environment
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar environment would be advantageous
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage multiple orders and priorities
• Good IT skills and confidence using Excel and computerised systems
• A proactive approach to following up orders and resolving issues
• The ability to build good relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• A willingness to learn and develop within the purchasing function

What we're looking for

This is not a senior Buyer position. We are looking for someone who understands the basics of purchasing and supplier management but wants to develop their knowledge and experience further