Assistant Buyer

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Life Insurance (2.5x salary)

Company Referral Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Award

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Medicash Healthcare

Learning & Development

Job summary

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD. is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating and purchasing goods and services.

The role focuses on maintaining pricing accuracy, analysing supplier pricing trends, and facilitating procurement decision-making processes, reporting to the Group Procurement Manager. The office-based position in Normanton requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, experience with Syrinx or similar systems, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a purchasing/procurement role desirable.
• Familiarity with Syrinx or other inventory management systems advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, negotiating and purchasing goods and services within budget.
• Maintain supplier relationships for timely delivery and pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance and report discrepancies.
• Manage price lists and update pricing databases.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and procurement documents.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Syrinx inventory system

Job description

• Job Category Procurement
• Employee Type Full Time
• Manage Others No

Description

Office Based – Normanton

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working hours: 40 hours.

Reporting to: Group Procurement Manager

Liaising with: All colleagues

Job Purpose :
To support the procurement team in ensuring the effective and efficient purchase of goods and services. The Assistant Buyer will play a critical role in maintaining accurate pricing information, analysing supplier pricing trends, and facilitating procurement decision-making processes.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Support:
• Assist in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services in line with company requirements and budgetary constraints.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and optimal pricing.
• Monitor supplier performance and report discrepancies to the Procurement Manager.
• Pricing and Data Management:
• Maintain parts sales prices in the Syrinx system, ensuring all updates are accurate and timely.
• Regularly review and update pricing databases to reflect supplier changes and market trends.
• Manage price lists and communicate updates to relevant internal teams.
• Analyse supplier pricing trends and compare against historical pricing to identify patterns or inconsistencies.
• Provide detailed reports on movement in previous prices paid and recommend areas for cost savings.
• Work with the procurement team to benchmark supplier pricing against market standards.
• Strategic Procurement Decisions:
• Ensure that all pricing discussions and negotiations are initiated and led by the procurement team.
• Support procurement-led strategies to achieve cost efficiencies and enhance supplier relationships.
• Administrative Duties:
• Prepare and process purchase orders and other procurement documentation.
• Handle invoice discrepancies and resolve issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate and organised procurement records for audits and reviews.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or qualification through experience in Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
• Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role is desirable.
• Familiarity with Syrinx or other inventory management systems is advantageous.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing trends and data.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys data-driven decision-making, thrives on building supplier relationships, and is eager to develop their career in procurement. Through this position there is the possibility of qualifying through a CIPS apprenticeship.

Summary

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)