Assistant Buyer

AMF Recruitment Ltd; Shelf; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Buyer for a Yorkshire-based manufacturing company. This role entails collaborating with suppliers, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary up to £30k and benefits like free parking and annual bonuses. Join a small, friendly team with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £30k

Free parking

Annual profit bonus

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Background in a manufacturing company dealing with raw materials.
• Experience in collating certificates.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate with customers (internal and external).
• Monitor stock and forecast needs.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and negotiations.

Skills

Impeccable communication skills

Works independently and within a team

Time management

Sage 50/200/Construct or similar

Proficient with Office

Fluent in English (speaking & writing)

Supplier evaluations

Negotiation skills

Tools

Sage 50/200/Construct

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASSISTANT BUYER

SHELF, HALIFAX/BRADFORD

PERMANENT - FROM DAY ONE

SALARY UP TO £30k

Our client is a Yorkshire based manufacturer where all the design and manufacturing is completed in one location. Due to continued growth and expansion they require an assistant buyer to join their existing small team. This is a key position, where you as the assistant buyer can learn from the existing team while helping to drive the business and make the position your own. This assistant buyer role is varied, detailed and integral to the success of the company, and will involve…

Key Responsibilities

• Impeccable communication skills
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Prioritise and manage time effectively
• Work with Sage 50/200/Construct or similar
• Proficient with Office
• Fluent (speaking & writing) in English
• Co‑coordinate with customers (internal and external)
• Stock monitoring/forecast
• Supplier evaluations
• Negotiations

Working Hours

8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday

8:00 am to 2:30 pm Friday – early finish

Requirements

You’ll already have a background in a manufacturing company dealing with raw materials, collating certificates, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £30k
• Free parking
• Annual profit bonus
• 33 days holiday
• Pension scheme

Other Details

Permanent from day one, small friendly team, training, career progression opportunities.

For more detailed information please apply with an up‑to‑date CV and we’ll speak in detail.

Recruitment Agency

This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business supporting the manufacturing industry.